USS Samuel B Roberts LCdr Copeland

LCdr. R. W. Copeland USS Samuel B. Roberts DE 413

Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland, USNR

Receives the Navy Cross from Rear Admiral David M. LeBreton, at Norfolk, Virginia, 16 July 1945.
LCdr. Copeland received the Navy Cross for heroism while in command of USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Battle off Samar, 25 October 1944.

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U.S. Naval Historical Center Photo #: NH 90677