Robert Godfrey Amme
Date of birth: August 18, 1919
Date of death: October 28, 1984
Place of Birth: South Carolina, Charleston
Home of record: Charleston South Carolina
Robert Amme graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1943. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Silver Star
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Robert Godfrey Amme (NSN: 0-1654489), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commander of a Motor Torpedo Boat in Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron SIX (MTB-6), operating against enemy Japanese forces during the New Georgia and Bougainville Campaigns in the Solomon Islands, from 13 February 1943 to 2 January 1944. Encountering eight Japanese barges while on patrol duty with his section in Kula Gulf, the night of 18 August 1944, Lieutenant Amme boldly defied relentless machine-gun and artillery fire from shore batteries and barges to engage the enemy in a bitterly-fought attack and, upon retiring, laid an effective smoke screen which drew the fire from his companion boats and enabled them to withdraw to safety. By his gallant fighting spirit and inspiring leadership, Lieutenant Amme contributed materially to the interruption and destruction of hostile shipping in this area, and his courageous and loyal devotion to duty throughout numerous hazardous operations was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander South Pacific: Serial 00807 (March 23, 1944)
Action Date: February 13, 1943 - January 2, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Division: Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 6 (MTB-6)
ROBERT GODFREY AMME, Charleston, South Carolina
Born in the City-by-the-Sea, Bob naturally grew up with a love for
the sea which finally led to his entering the academy. While here Bob has acquired main friends through his genial personality and willingness to work. Although he did not participate in any varsity sport, he has been active in all forms of intramura] athletics such as battalion football and company Softball. Beginning with his youngster year. Bob has taken active interest in the Boat Club. Bob rates dancing as his favorite hobby and when not taking part in any extra-curricular activity, he can be seen practicing new dance steps in his room.
Date of birth: August 18, 1919
Date of death: October 28, 1984
Place of Birth: South Carolina, Charleston
Home of record: Charleston South Carolina
Robert Amme graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1943. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Silver Star
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Robert Godfrey Amme (NSN: 0-1654489), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commander of a Motor Torpedo Boat in Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron SIX (MTB-6), operating against enemy Japanese forces during the New Georgia and Bougainville Campaigns in the Solomon Islands, from 13 February 1943 to 2 January 1944. Encountering eight Japanese barges while on patrol duty with his section in Kula Gulf, the night of 18 August 1944, Lieutenant Amme boldly defied relentless machine-gun and artillery fire from shore batteries and barges to engage the enemy in a bitterly-fought attack and, upon retiring, laid an effective smoke screen which drew the fire from his companion boats and enabled them to withdraw to safety. By his gallant fighting spirit and inspiring leadership, Lieutenant Amme contributed materially to the interruption and destruction of hostile shipping in this area, and his courageous and loyal devotion to duty throughout numerous hazardous operations was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander South Pacific: Serial 00807 (March 23, 1944)
Action Date: February 13, 1943 - January 2, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Division: Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 6 (MTB-6)
ROBERT GODFREY AMME, Charleston, South Carolina
Born in the City-by-the-Sea, Bob naturally grew up with a love for
the sea which finally led to his entering the academy. While here Bob has acquired main friends through his genial personality and willingness to work. Although he did not participate in any varsity sport, he has been active in all forms of intramura] athletics such as battalion football and company Softball. Beginning with his youngster year. Bob has taken active interest in the Boat Club. Bob rates dancing as his favorite hobby and when not taking part in any extra-curricular activity, he can be seen practicing new dance steps in his room.
Robert Godfrey Amme
Date of birth: August 18, 1919
Date of death: October 28, 1984
Place of Birth: South Carolina, Charleston
Home of record: Charleston South Carolina
Robert Amme graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1943. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Silver Star
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Robert Godfrey Amme (NSN: 0-1654489), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commander of a Motor Torpedo Boat in Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron SIX (MTB-6), operating against enemy Japanese forces during the New Georgia and Bougainville Campaigns in the Solomon Islands, from 13 February 1943 to 2 January 1944. Encountering eight Japanese barges while on patrol duty with his section in Kula Gulf, the night of 18 August 1944, Lieutenant Amme boldly defied relentless machine-gun and artillery fire from shore batteries and barges to engage the enemy in a bitterly-fought attack and, upon retiring, laid an effective smoke screen which drew the fire from his companion boats and enabled them to withdraw to safety. By his gallant fighting spirit and inspiring leadership, Lieutenant Amme contributed materially to the interruption and destruction of hostile shipping in this area, and his courageous and loyal devotion to duty throughout numerous hazardous operations was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander South Pacific: Serial 00807 (March 23, 1944)
Action Date: February 13, 1943 - January 2, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Division: Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 6 (MTB-6)
ROBERT GODFREY AMME, Charleston, South Carolina
Born in the City-by-the-Sea, Bob naturally grew up with a love for
the sea which finally led to his entering the academy. While here Bob has acquired main friends through his genial personality and willingness to work. Although he did not participate in any varsity sport, he has been active in all forms of intramura] athletics such as battalion football and company Softball. Beginning with his youngster year. Bob has taken active interest in the Boat Club. Bob rates dancing as his favorite hobby and when not taking part in any extra-curricular activity, he can be seen practicing new dance steps in his room.
Date of birth: August 18, 1919
Date of death: October 28, 1984
Place of Birth: South Carolina, Charleston
Home of record: Charleston South Carolina
Robert Amme graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1943. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Silver Star
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Robert Godfrey Amme (NSN: 0-1654489), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commander of a Motor Torpedo Boat in Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron SIX (MTB-6), operating against enemy Japanese forces during the New Georgia and Bougainville Campaigns in the Solomon Islands, from 13 February 1943 to 2 January 1944. Encountering eight Japanese barges while on patrol duty with his section in Kula Gulf, the night of 18 August 1944, Lieutenant Amme boldly defied relentless machine-gun and artillery fire from shore batteries and barges to engage the enemy in a bitterly-fought attack and, upon retiring, laid an effective smoke screen which drew the fire from his companion boats and enabled them to withdraw to safety. By his gallant fighting spirit and inspiring leadership, Lieutenant Amme contributed materially to the interruption and destruction of hostile shipping in this area, and his courageous and loyal devotion to duty throughout numerous hazardous operations was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander South Pacific: Serial 00807 (March 23, 1944)
Action Date: February 13, 1943 - January 2, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Division: Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 6 (MTB-6)
ROBERT GODFREY AMME, Charleston, South Carolina
Born in the City-by-the-Sea, Bob naturally grew up with a love for
the sea which finally led to his entering the academy. While here Bob has acquired main friends through his genial personality and willingness to work. Although he did not participate in any varsity sport, he has been active in all forms of intramura] athletics such as battalion football and company Softball. Beginning with his youngster year. Bob has taken active interest in the Boat Club. Bob rates dancing as his favorite hobby and when not taking part in any extra-curricular activity, he can be seen practicing new dance steps in his room.
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