Robert Edson Dornin
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Robert Edson "Dusty" Dornin (December 30, 1912, Berkeley, California ā August 31, 1982[1]) was a United States Navy officer who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II as a very successful submarine commander.[2] He remained in the Navy until his retirement in 1965.
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Robert Edson Dornin | |
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Born | (1912-12-30)December 30, 1912 California |
Died | August 31, 1982(1982-08-31) (aged 69) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1935-1965 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | USS Trigger (SS-237) USS Sea Fox (SS-402) USS Nereus (AS-17) USS Los Angeles (CA-135) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross (2) Silver Star (4) |
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