Title 32 - National Defense, Volume: 3, Section 578.50 - American Campaign Medal.
Awarded for service within the American Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946
(2) Permanently assigned as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days.
(4) In active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the soldier actually participated in combat.
(c) One bronze service star is authorized for wear on the American Campaign Medal to denote participation in the antisubmarine campaign. The individual must have been assigned or attached to, and present for duty with, a unit credited with the campaign. Information on the antisubmarine campaign.
Title 32 - National Defense, Volume: 3, Section 578.49 - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Awarded for service with the Asiatic-Pacific Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946
(3) In active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps or higher unit or independent force showing that he actually participated in combat.
(c) One bronze service star is authorized for each campaign under the conditions outlined in § 578.48 European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. (Service stars are described in § 578.61).
Example:
P(Campaign Number) - Campaign Name - Overall Dates of Campagin
Sub-Campaign Descripion, if Applicable
Dates of Saufely Service Attached to this Campaign
Links to War Reports and Action Reports associated with the actions
Title 32 - National Defense, Volume: 3, Section 578.124 - Philippine Liberation Ribbon
awarded for service in the liberation of the Philippines from October 17, 1944 to September 3, 1945
(1) Participated in the initial landing operations on Leyte or adjoining islands from October 17, 1944 to October 20, 1944. An individual will be considered as having participated in such operations if he landed on Leyte or adjoining islands, was on a ship in Philippine waters, or was a crewmember of an airplane, which flew over Philippine territory during the period.
(2) Participated in any engagement against the enemy during the campaign on Leyte and adjoining islands. An individual will be considered as having participated in combat if he meets any of the conditions set forth in Philippine Defense Ribbon § 578.123(a)(2) through (4).
(c) Bronze service stars. An individual who meets more than one of the conditions set forth in paragraph (a) of this section is authorized to wear a bronze service star on the ribbon for each additional condition under which he or she qualifies other than that under which he or she is eligible for the initial award of the ribbon
Unit Wartime Contributions
Anti-submarine Warfare
Ship's History
15 Sep 1943 - Class "B" Assessment between Purvis Bay, Solomon Islands and Espiritu Santos, New Hebrides Islands. Submarine was contacted by sound contact, surfaced, and was destroyed by gunfire.
7 Apr 1944 - Class "B" Assessment near Emirau Island. Submarine was contacted by sound contact, and was destroyed by depth charges.
27 Nov 1944 - Class "A" Assessment at Ormoc Bay, Philippine Islands. Destroyed on surface by gunfire.
Anti-aircraft
Ship's History
(1) 12 Jul 1943 - Munda Point
(1) 18 Jul 1943 - Munda Point
(4) 17 Aug 1943 - Vella LaVella
(1) 1 Oct 1943 - Kolombangara, New Georgia Islands
(1) 9 Jan 1945 - Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Shore Bombardment
Anti-Shipping
28 May 1945 War Records
30 Sep - 5 Oct 1943 - Saufley credited with sinking 20 Japanese Barges off Kolombangara, New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands
Search and Rescue
28 May 1945 War Records
16 Aug 1943 - Saufley rescued 93 including 10 officers from a sunken LST off Barakoma, Vella LaVella
11 Nov 1943 - Rescued downed pilot Frank Stalfa southwest of Bougainville Island
Individual
Silver Star
Commander Bert F Brown
Commander South Pacific: Serial 002124 (October 12, 1943)
CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Bert Franklin Brown (NSN: 0-60319), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SAUFLEY (DD-465), engaged in the initial occupation and subsequent reinforcement of Vella Lavella Island, Solomon Islands, from 15 to 18 August 1943. Although subjected to repeated and determined attacks by enemy Japanese dive bombers and torpedo planes, Commander Brown steadfastly maintained constant effective protection for vessels of the convoy carrying troops, supplies and equipment to the American garrison on this strategic island. Employing brilliant tactics he was able to complete each hazardous assignment, bringing the escorted ships through safely without damage. His forceful and inspiring leadership contributed immeasurably to the success of our seizure and occupation of this vital war base and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Legion of Merit
Captain Bert F Brown
Commander Destroyers Pacific: Serial 04113 (November 18, 1945)
CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" to Captain Bert Franklin Brown (NSN: 0-60319), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States against an armed enemy as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SAUFLEY (DD-465) during attack by depth charges and gunfire on a Japanese submarine off San Cristobal Island on 15 September 1943. By his ability and skill as Commanding Officer he conned the ship in successful attack runs resulting in sinking an enemy submarine. His conduct throughout this attack was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Brown is authorized to wear the Combat "V".)
Lieutenant Commander Dale E Cochran
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 346 (January 1946)
CITATION: Lieutenant Commander Dale E. Cochran, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of a United States Navy warship during assault operations against Japanese-held Solomon Islands, Bismarck Archipelago and the Marianas, from October 1943 to August 1944.
Bronze Star Recommendations
Purple Heart
Commendation (later Navy Commendation Medals)
Appendix
Battle Stars - Alternate Lists
Ship's History
The Ship's History counted the possible stars awarded to the men as follows:
American Theater Ribbon - No Stars
Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon - 12 Stars
Capture and Defense of Guadalcanal
Consolidation of Solomon Islands
New Georgia Operation
Treasury-Bougainville Operation
Bismark Operation
Marianas Operation
Leyte Operation
Luzon Operation
Borneo Operation
15 SEP 43 Submarine
7 APR 44 Submarine
27 NOV 1944 Submarine
Phillipine Liberation Ribbon - 1 Star
28 May 1945 War Records Report
American Area Campaign Ribbon
Asiatic South Pacific Area Campaign Ribbon
Capture and Defense of Guadalcanal
Consolidation of the Southern Solomons
New Georgia Operation
Kolombangara Action
Vella LaVella Occupation
Action off Vella LaVella
Treasury-Bougainville Operation
A "B" attack on a submarine - 15 Sep 1943
Bismark Archipelago Operation
Marianas Operation
An "A" attack on a submarine - 27 Nov 1944
Phillipine Liberation Ribbon
One bronze star for actively engaging the Enemy on a number of occasions while operating with the SEVENTH Fleet during the Philippine Campaign.
