Veterans Roll of Honor: PHILIP C. MAKLEY
Branch of Service: United States Navy
Rank: Electronics Technician 2nd Class
Service history: Radio Technician 2nd Class (RT2) Makley served in the United States Navy from June 1942 to October 1945 aboard the submarine USS Sailfish (SS-192) and again as an Electronics Technician from May 1948 to May 1959 aboard the submarines USS Caiman (SS-323) and USS Cabezon (SS-334). During World War II he was awarded a Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service by Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. .
Awards and Decorations:
Navy Commendation Ribbon
Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 star
Navy Good Conduct Medal
Asiatic Pacific Campaign
Medal w/ 3 bronze stars
American Campaign Medal
WWII Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Philipine Liberation Ribbon
Submarine
Combat insignia w/ 3 bronze stars
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