Herbert A. Calcaterra
Herbert A. Calcaterra | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 7, 1920 Escalon, California |
| Died | September 4, 1942 (aged 22) En route to Midway Island |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1939-1942 |
| Rank | Motor Machinist's Mate First Class |
| Unit | Pompano (SS-181) |
| Awards | Silver Star (posthumous) |
Herbert A. Calcaterra (April 7, 1920 – September 4, 1942) was a US Navy sailor. Calcaterra was born in Escalon, California and enlisted in the Navy on December 14, 1939. He was commended 7 July 1942 for his performance as a member of the crew of USS Pompano (SS-181), and was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for conspicuous gallantry as a member of a 3rd gun crew on September 4, 1942 during an action against an armed enemy patrol ship. USS Calcaterra (DE-390) was named in his honor; the ship was launched August 16, 1943 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. G. M. Stites; commissioned November 17, 1943, Commander H. J. Wuensch, USCG, in command; and reported to the Atlantic Fleet.
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