USS SARGO (SSN 583)

 

Ship's First Navy Unit Commendation
03 Mar 1960

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On March 3, 1960 SARGO was awarded her first NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION AWARD for "successfully completing the most extensive under ice exploration of the Arctic Ocean yet attempted by a submarine including the first ... during the winter season ... despite severe weather and ice conditions."

Courtesy Donald Taylor
 

Ship's Company Receiving the Navy Unit Commendation.