Education
He attended Augustana College in his hometown before enlisting in the United States. Naval Reserve at Chicago, Illinois, 5 August 1941.
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Robert Rolf
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Rolf began his training at the United States. Naval Academy 9 January 1942, accepted appointment as midshipman, United States Naval Reserve, 9 February, and was promoted to ensign 5 May. After duty at San Diego, California, further training at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, and assignments at the Norfolk Naval Base and Consolidated Steel Corporation, Orange, Texas, he was promoted to lieutenant, junior grade. Rolf was appointed commanding officer of an LCI(L) effective 12 June 1942.
Lieutenant (junior grade) Rolf:
".. personally led a party in extinguishing the numerous fires aboard, carrying on his dangerous task under repeated enemy bombing and strafing attacks until he was killed by Japanese fire.
As a result.. his ship was saved for further active service."
United States Ship Rolf (Delaware-362) was named in his honor. She was laid down 20 March 1944 by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Orange, Texas.
Launched 23 May 1944. Sponsored by Mistress Martha M. Rolf, mother of Lieutenant, junior grade
Rolf; and commissioned 7 September 1944, Lieutenant
Commander Lester East. Hubbell, United States Naval Reserve, in command.
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September 6, 1942 (aged 28) -
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United States