Damon Jennings

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Damon Jennings, Chief Machinist’s Mate, U.S. Coast Guard, for conspicuous gallantry as engineering officer of the watch while serving aboard the USCGC CAMPBELL (WMEC-909) during and following the sinking of an enemy submarine by that vessel on 22 February 1943. When the engine room flooded as a result of the attack upon hostile ship, Chief Machinist’s Mate Jennings in the face of rapidly rising water calmly directed engine room personnel in carrying out the orders of the engineer officer. By his sound judgment and timely initiative he helped prevent serious damage to vital machinery and contributed greatly to the final salvaging of the vessel.