Lawrence G. Bernard

Lawrence George Bernard (February 9, 1914 – March 29, 1997), was a submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy.[7] Ensign Bernard graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1937. In 1939 he was instructed in submarine warfare at New London, and in February 1940 was assigned to the USS S-39 (SS-144) as the boat's communication officer and later as the executive officer. Bernard was awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star Medal for his actions in these positions.[8] In May 1944, Lieutenant Commander Bernard took command of the USS R-2 (SS-79), which was attached to the Fleet Sonar School in Key West, Florida. In July 1945 Bernard was promoted to the rank of commander and took command of the USS Stickleback (SS-415) in October of that year. Admiral Bernard took command of the search for USS Scorpion (SSN-589) on May 29, after she went missing May 22, 1968.[9]

Lawrence George Bernard
Born(1914-02-09)February 9, 1914
Arpan, South Dakota
DiedMarch 29, 1997(1997-03-29) (aged 83)
Santa Rosa, California
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery[1]
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1937-1971
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands heldUSS R-2 (SS-79)[2]
USS Stickleback (SS-415)[3]
Submarine Flotilla 6 [4]
Submarine Flotilla 1[5]
USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) [6]
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Awards Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
Spouse(s)Katherine Caroline Lenhart[5]
RelationsVADM Bernard E. Manseau (Uncle)[5]

References
  1. "Lawrence George Bernard (1914-1997) - Find A Grave-gedenkplek".
  2. "Pre-War O & R Class Boats". www.fleetorganization.com.
  3. "Submarine Commanders". www.fleetorganization.com.
  4. "6 Dec 1967, Page 1 - The Black Hills Weekly at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com.
  5. "10 Nov 1965, Page 1 - The Black Hills Weekly at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com.
  6. "Submarine Tender Photo Index (AS)". NavSource Naval History. 1945-03-29. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  7. "T/Cdr. Lawrence George Bernard of the US Navy (USN) – Allied Warship Commanders of WWII – uboat.net". uboat.net.
  8. "Lawrence Bernard - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
  9. "3 Jul 1968, Page 1 – Lead Daily Call at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com.
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