Herbert A. Calcaterra

Herbert A. Calcaterra (April 7, 1920 – September 4, 1942) was a US Navy sailor.

Herbert A. Calcaterra
Born(1920-04-07)April 7, 1920
Escalon, California
DiedSeptember 4, 1942(1942-09-04) (aged 22)
En route to Midway Island
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1939-1942
RankMotor Machinist's Mate First Class
Unit Pompano (SS-181)
AwardsSilver Star (posthumous)

Calcaterra was born in Escalon, California.

Calcaterra enlisted in the Navy December 14, 1939.

Awarded the Silver Star

Motor Machinist's Mate First Class Calcaterra 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 Medal posthumously for conspicuous gallantry as a member of a 3" gun crew until fatally wounded during an action against an armed enemy patrol ship September 4, 1942.

Namesake

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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References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.


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