Roger Myers Keithly

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Roger Myers Keithly, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TILEFISH (SS-307), on the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 15 November 1944 to 2 January 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Keithly brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Roger Myers Keithly, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TILEFISH (SS-307), on the THIRD War Patrol of that submarine during the period 10 September 1944 to 24 October 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Keithly brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.