Joseph Williams Vance, Jr. was an officer in the United States Navy decorated for action in the Battle of Makassar Strait during World War II - killed in action in the Pacific theatre in the Solomon Islands - his body was not recovered.
Awarded the BRONZE STAR MEDAL (posthumously):
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL posthumously to
LIEUTENANT, JUNIOR GRADE, JOSEPH WILLIAM VANCE
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
"For heroic achievement as Torpedo Officer of the U.S.S. PARROTT, during action against enemy Japanese forces in Makassar Strait, on January 24, 1942.
With his ship participating in a daring night torpedo and gun attack upon a Japanese amphibious force supported by strong naval units off Balikpapan, Borneo, Lieutenant, Junior Grade (then Ensign) Vance skillfully discharged twelve torpedoes in four salvos at enemy warships encountered close aboard in a wide range of target speeds and, directing his fire without radar information or prior tracking and with an open sight which required the estimation of proper lead angle, succeeded in scoring hits upon three Japanese vessels, probably sinking two and damaging one of the enemy surface craft. By his outstanding ability, unusual resourcefulness and unwavering devotion to duty during combat against the enemy, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Vance contributed substantially to the successful performance of the U.S.S. PARROTT in the first engagement of surface forces in the war of the Pacific. His courageous conduct through out reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service."
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
APR 22 1943
The name VANCE has recently been assigned to a Destroyer Escort Vessel in honor of your son, the late Lieutenant (j.g.) Joseph Williams Vance, Jr., U. S. Naval Reserve.
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Memorial marker at Bethlehem Cemetery, Capleville, Shelby County, TN
Tablets of the Missing at Manila
Awarded the BRONZE STAR MEDAL (posthumously):
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL posthumously to
LIEUTENANT, JUNIOR GRADE, JOSEPH WILLIAM VANCE
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
"For heroic achievement as Torpedo Officer of the U.S.S. PARROTT, during action against enemy Japanese forces in Makassar Strait, on January 24, 1942.
With his ship participating in a daring night torpedo and gun attack upon a Japanese amphibious force supported by strong naval units off Balikpapan, Borneo, Lieutenant, Junior Grade (then Ensign) Vance skillfully discharged twelve torpedoes in four salvos at enemy warships encountered close aboard in a wide range of target speeds and, directing his fire without radar information or prior tracking and with an open sight which required the estimation of proper lead angle, succeeded in scoring hits upon three Japanese vessels, probably sinking two and damaging one of the enemy surface craft. By his outstanding ability, unusual resourcefulness and unwavering devotion to duty during combat against the enemy, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Vance contributed substantially to the successful performance of the U.S.S. PARROTT in the first engagement of surface forces in the war of the Pacific. His courageous conduct through out reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service."
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
APR 22 1943
The name VANCE has recently been assigned to a Destroyer Escort Vessel in honor of your son, the late Lieutenant (j.g.) Joseph Williams Vance, Jr., U. S. Naval Reserve.
_______________
Memorial marker at Bethlehem Cemetery, Capleville, Shelby County, TN
Tablets of the Missing at Manila
Joseph Williams Vance, Jr. was an officer in the United States Navy decorated for action in the Battle of Makassar Strait during World War II - killed in action in the Pacific theatre in the Solomon Islands - his body was not recovered.
Awarded the BRONZE STAR MEDAL (posthumously):
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL posthumously to
LIEUTENANT, JUNIOR GRADE, JOSEPH WILLIAM VANCE
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
"For heroic achievement as Torpedo Officer of the U.S.S. PARROTT, during action against enemy Japanese forces in Makassar Strait, on January 24, 1942.
With his ship participating in a daring night torpedo and gun attack upon a Japanese amphibious force supported by strong naval units off Balikpapan, Borneo, Lieutenant, Junior Grade (then Ensign) Vance skillfully discharged twelve torpedoes in four salvos at enemy warships encountered close aboard in a wide range of target speeds and, directing his fire without radar information or prior tracking and with an open sight which required the estimation of proper lead angle, succeeded in scoring hits upon three Japanese vessels, probably sinking two and damaging one of the enemy surface craft. By his outstanding ability, unusual resourcefulness and unwavering devotion to duty during combat against the enemy, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Vance contributed substantially to the successful performance of the U.S.S. PARROTT in the first engagement of surface forces in the war of the Pacific. His courageous conduct through out reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service."
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
APR 22 1943
The name VANCE has recently been assigned to a Destroyer Escort Vessel in honor of your son, the late Lieutenant (j.g.) Joseph Williams Vance, Jr., U. S. Naval Reserve.
_______________
Memorial marker at Bethlehem Cemetery, Capleville, Shelby County, TN
Tablets of the Missing at Manila
Awarded the BRONZE STAR MEDAL (posthumously):
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL posthumously to
LIEUTENANT, JUNIOR GRADE, JOSEPH WILLIAM VANCE
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
"For heroic achievement as Torpedo Officer of the U.S.S. PARROTT, during action against enemy Japanese forces in Makassar Strait, on January 24, 1942.
With his ship participating in a daring night torpedo and gun attack upon a Japanese amphibious force supported by strong naval units off Balikpapan, Borneo, Lieutenant, Junior Grade (then Ensign) Vance skillfully discharged twelve torpedoes in four salvos at enemy warships encountered close aboard in a wide range of target speeds and, directing his fire without radar information or prior tracking and with an open sight which required the estimation of proper lead angle, succeeded in scoring hits upon three Japanese vessels, probably sinking two and damaging one of the enemy surface craft. By his outstanding ability, unusual resourcefulness and unwavering devotion to duty during combat against the enemy, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Vance contributed substantially to the successful performance of the U.S.S. PARROTT in the first engagement of surface forces in the war of the Pacific. His courageous conduct through out reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service."
______________
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
APR 22 1943
The name VANCE has recently been assigned to a Destroyer Escort Vessel in honor of your son, the late Lieutenant (j.g.) Joseph Williams Vance, Jr., U. S. Naval Reserve.
_______________
Memorial marker at Bethlehem Cemetery, Capleville, Shelby County, TN
Tablets of the Missing at Manila
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