Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

October 26th, 1942

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Robert Frederick Sellars (NSN: 0-73619/1100), United States Navy, for distinguished and conspicuous service in the line of his profession during a Submarine patrol in enemy waters. During an especially hazardous patrol mission in close proximity to enemy territory on 26 October 1942, he commanded a submarine with such skill and daring that he sank an enemy minelayer of about three thousand tons at anchor in enemy waters and was able to retire under extremely difficult circumstances. His intrepidity and offensive action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

19th Coordinated Attack Group of Submarines, U.S. Navy

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Commander Robert Frederick Sellars (NSN: 0-73619/1100), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commander of the NINETEENTH Coordinated Attack Group of Submarines, operating in enemy-controlled waters from 24 October to 24 November 1944. Skillfully directing the submarines under his command in aggressive attacks against enemy shipping, Commander Sellars conducted aggressive attacks which resulted in the sinking of three hostile freighters totaling 13,500 tons and the infliction of extensive damage on a 28,000-ton aircraft carrier and two other ships totaling 6,000 tons, one believed to be a destroyer. By his expert supervision of these attacks in the face of severe enemy countermeasures, Commander Sellars aided materially in the success of our forces during this period, and his devotion to the fulfillment of hazardous missions reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

Gold star on the Silver Star medal

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)