USN Silver Star research help - John Steinbeck CO USS Gansevoort (DD-608)

[bn1961]

I recently aquired a WW2 USN Officer khaki coat at an auction. Here is a pic of his awards. I am trying to find info on how he got the higher awards. Names is John Steinbeck. I have very little info on him. He is from California. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[KASTAUFFER]

I recently aquired a WW2 USN Officer khaki coat at an auction. Here is a pic of his awards. I am trying to find info on how he got the higher awards. Names is John Steinbeck. I have very little info on him. He is from California. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

I checked my WWII USN Silver Star roster and couldnt find him. It is not 100% complete though.

 

Kurt

[Stinger Gunner USMC]

send in a request to the NARA in st louis.

[KASTAUFFER]

John M. Steinbeck graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1933 . The USNA Register of Alumni confirms the SS/BS and Commendation Ribbon. as of 1963 he was a Capt living in Albuquerque NM . He was appointed from Massachusetts .

 

During the battle of Tarawa he commanded the USS Gansevoort (DD-608) as a Lieut. Comdr. He was still in command of the same ship all the way up to the Battle of Leyte in 1944 .

 

Nice blouse .

 

If you get bored with it, keep me in mind .

 

Kurt

[bn1961]

send in a request to the NARA in st louis.

They say I need his service number for info.

[bn1961]

John M. Steinbeck graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1933 . The USNA Register of Alumni confirms the SS/BS and Commendation Ribbon. as of 1963 he was a Capt living in Albuquerque NM . He was appointed from Massachusetts .

 

During the battle of Tarawa he commanded the USS Gansevoort (DD-608) as a Lieut. Comdr. He was still in command of the same ship all the way up to the Battle of Leyte in 1944 .

 

Nice blouse .

 

If you get bored with it, keep me in mind .

 

Kurt

I appreciate the info. I will keep that with the blouse and hopefully find more along the way.

Cheers, Brian