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Byron Holland/Sun Journal Wheeler Lipes, seen in the December 2002 file photo, is a former submariner who performed surgeries in WWII. After many years and publications featuring his historic and controversial work, Lipes will finally receive the Navy Commendation Medal. Navy Commendation Medal to be awarded to former pharmacists' mate Wheeler Lipes will finally get his medal. Sixty-three years ago, Lipes performed a historic and controversial surgery aboard a submarine, saving a young sailor's life. For Lipes, who has been battling pancreatic cancer in recent years, it will be gratifying to receive the Navy Commendation Medal. "I certainly didn't...

Story Number: NNS040419-05 Release Date: 4/19/2004 11:36:00 AM By Journalist 1st Class Brigette A. Moritz, Naval Reserve Naval Media Center BALTIMORE (NNS) -- Twenty-six Reservists from Naval Reserve Center (NRC) Baltimore received awards during a ceremony April 17, for rescuing passengers of the Lady D, a Baltimore Harbor water taxi that capsized during a storm March 6. Within minutes of the accident, the Reservists were in the NRC’s small landing craft and on the scene. According to Chief Storekeeper Ricardo Duncan, administrative department head for Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Det. 106. Once the Reservists reached the water taxi,...