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=== Navy Cross === |
=== Navy Cross === |
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Hugh Daniel was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous perseverence in refusing to leave his gunnery station. |
Hugh Daniel was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous perseverence in refusing to leave his gunnery station. |
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==Legacy== |
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In honor of his bravery, the [[USS Daniel (DE-355)]] was named after him. |
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[http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=7909 Navy Cross Citation] |
[http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=7909 Navy Cross Citation] |
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Daniel_(DE-335)|USS Daniel (DE-335)] |
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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. 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-355) was named after him.