Atlantic Fleet which works to enhance the Navy’s capability to operate with diesel-electric submarines by partnering with South American navies. Fleet Forces Command in 2001, DESI is an international program headed by Commander, Submarine Forces U.S. MBJJJV16 LHGEJX3/16 SGFJJX11/16ĬONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): The badge shows little to no wear, overall excellent condition.Commander, Submarine Forces hosted a Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) closing ceremony for the conclusion of the 2023 deployment season with the Colombian submarine ARC Pijao (SS 28) on Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Nov. ITEM NOTES: This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Photo and award document are shown for reference purposes only and are not included.ĪTTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch The Roll of Honor badges were the standard "deep wave" pattern made by H-H in 10K gold and were presented as boxed sets consisting of both sizes. Lockwood Commander of the US Submarine Fleet in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The 'unofficial' recognition of the Roll of Honor was a private award given by Vice Admiral Charles A. The types of engraving on the badges varies widely, appearing more jeweler-done early on during the war, and later examples like Latham's appear to be router-engraved, in this case, probably right at the Pearl Harbor Navy Shipyard. TINOSA" and at this time, there were only 85 Submariners on the Roll of Honor. The reverse engraving reads: "ROLL OF HONOR", "R. The engraving on the reverse of the badge makes this example a special piece of history. His courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Commander Latham and the United States Naval Service." Skillfully evading strong Japanese countermeasures, he withdrew from the danger area and brought his vessel safe to port. The USS Tinosa completed a total of twelve war patrols in the Pacific and was credited with sinking 16 enemy ships, totaling 64,655 tons.Ĭommander Latham was awarded the Navy Cross by the President on Septemfor his actions during the USS Tinosa's Eleventh War Patrol where he showed "extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding OfficerÉCommander Latham directed his vessel deep into shallow water to launch gun and torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of three hostile freighters and a sea truck, for a total of 12,100 tons, and in the damaging of a 4,000-ton enemy freighter. She ended her 11th patrol on July 4th, 1945 and returned to Pearl Harbor for refitting, but Japan lost the war prior the start of her 12th patrol. It was her 11th war patrol that ordered her and Commander Latham to the Sea of Japan and there in June of 1945 she sank the Wakatama Maru, Keito Maru, Wakae Maru, Taito Maru, and Kaisei Maru with either torpedoes or gunfire, all were Japanese cargo ships, both merchant and army. The USS Tinosa arrived at Pearl Harbor in April, 1943 after completing preliminary operations and departed in December 1944 for Ryukyu Islands, the vessel's 8th war patrol. Latham was previously stationed as Commander on both the USS S-15 (120) in 1941 and then the USS O-7 (68) from 1942 - 1944 before taking over the USS Tinosa (283) on Septemand remained in Command until August 16, 1945. Tinosa SS-283 Commander Richard Clark Latham. Fire Fighting & Rescue Headwear, Uniforms, Gear, Groupings, & Related Artifacts & CollectiblesĪRTIFACT: Extremely rare and important WWII United States Navy Roll of Honor 10K gold Submariner Badge of U.S.S.Fire Fighting & Rescue Insignia, Ribbons, & Miscellaneous Artifacts & Collectibles.Fire Fighting & Rescue Books, Paper, & Photographs.Fire Fighting & Rescue Related Artifacts & Collectibles.Police & Law Enforcement Artifacts & Collectibles.Military Police, Fire, & Law Enforcement Badges.Federal Police, Fire, & Law Enforcement Agency Badges.Great Britain and Commonwealth Militaria.Dawn of Time to Before the American Revolutionary War.
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