I have written about my Uncle Paul, my mother’s brother, several times on this blog. He is considered a war hero from WW II, and for 30 years or so there was a Navy missile frigate floating around the oceans with his name on the bow.
Below you will find two links to letters written to the family from the Navy. The first is to my grandmother, who everyone knew as Mama Carr, from the Commander of the USS Samuel B. Roberts. The second letter is from the Executive Officer to Paul’s wife Goldia.
I had always heard that the Captain of the ship had nominated Paul H. Carr for the Navy Cross, but this the first time I have seen it in print. I believe the Navy’s reason for not awarding it was that there needed to have been more witnesses…
Just click the links to open the PDFs.
PHCMF NAVY LETTER to PHC’s Mother
PHCMF NAVY Letter to PHC’s wife
And since we are on the subject here are some more links on Paul H. Carr.
Paul H. Carr inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
USS Samuel B. Roberts shipwreck found
And so it went…
Those are very powerful letters from his commanders. Thanks for sharing.