Jenkins, Samuel Power

Date of birth:: June 3rd, 1893 (Evansville/Indiana, United States)
Date of death:: June 10th, 1975 (Sonoma County/California, United States)
Buried on:: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Plot: P. Grave: 559.
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Navy Cross

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: USS Atlanta (CL-51), U.S. Navy

"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. ATLANTA (CL-51), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 12 - 13 November, 1942, on which occasion the force to which he was attached engaged at close quarters and defeated a superior enemy force. Captain Jenkins' daring and determination contributed materially to the victory which prevented the enemy from accomplishing their purpose. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States."

Sources

- Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present, by C. Douglas Sterner
- Samuel Jenkins - Recipient -