Hugh Spencer Daniel
Hugh Spencer Daniel | |
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 Hugh Spencer Daniel | |
| Born | December 26, 1923 Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Died | October 28, 1942 (aged 18) Santa Cruz Islands |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941-42 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Hugh Spencer Daniel (December 26, 1923 – October 28, 1942) was a United States Marine Corps Reservist who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. The destroyer escort USS Daniel (DE-335) was named after him.
Daniel was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve on June 9, 1941. Joining USS Hornet (CV-8) on 19 October 1941, he remained on board until shortly before his death 2 days after the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands on October 26, 1942. His rank was Private First Class.
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Action off the Santa Cruz Islands[edit]
The Hornet was attacked by Japanese bombers and torpedo planes on October 26 at 10:12. 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.
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Hugh Daniel was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous perseverance in refusing to leave his gunnery station.
Legacy[edit]
In honor of his bravery, the USS Daniel (DE-335) was named after him.
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