Date of birth:

August 13th, 1900 (Altoona/Pennsylvania, United States)

Date of death:

November 21st, 1980

Nationality:

American (1776 - present, Republic)

Promotions:
1924: Ensign;
1928: Lieutenant (j.g.);
1934: Lieutenant;
?: Lieutenant Commander;
1944: Captain.

Career:
1931: Naval Train, Station Norfolk;
1934: USS Barracuda (SS-163);
1942: Commanding Officer, USS Anderson (DD-411);
1944: Commanding Officer, Destroyer Squadron 21 (COMDESRON 21).

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Commander

Unit:

Commanding Officer, USS Anderson (DD-411), U.S. Navy

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. ANDERSON (DD-411), in action against the enemy on 7 and 8 May 1942, during the Battle of the Coral Sea. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States."

• Photo 1: William Muhm
• - STERNER, C.D., United States Navy Heroes - Volume IV, Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
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  - Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty, January 1928
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  - Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, Also Including Officers of the U.S. Naval Reserve Force, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard, Coast and Geodetic Survey, Public Health Service, and Foreign Officers Serving with the Navy, 1934
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