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-=== Hugh Spencer Daniel ===
-Hugh Spencer Daniel, born 26 December 1923 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve 9 June 1941. Joining USS Hornet (CV-8) 19 October 1941, he remained on board until his death 2 days after the action off Santa Cruz Island on October 26th, 1942.  His rank was Private First Class.
-[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Hughdaniel.jpg/464px-Hughdaniel.jpg Picture of Hugh Spencer Daniel]
-=== Action off Santa Cruz Island ===
-The Hornet was attacked by Japanese bombers and torpedo planes on October 26th at 10:12.  Hugh Daniel was wounded by shrapnel from an exploding bomb while at his station at an anti-aircraft battery.  Despite his wounds, he replaced a wounded gun captain for over an hour.  When his injury was discovered, he was twice taken from his gun to a dressing station, but insisted on returning each time.  Finally he was transferred to a destroyer, and died of his wounds in his sleep two days later.
-=== Navy Cross ===
-Hugh Daniel was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous perseverence in refusing to leave his gunnery station.
-==Legacy==
-In honor of his bravery, the [[USS Daniel (DE-335)]] was named after him.
-=== Links ===
-[http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=7909 Navy Cross Citation]