Eugene E. Lindsey
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| Eugene E. Lindsey | |
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| July 2, 1905 – June 4, 1942 (aged 36) | |
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| Place of birth | Sprague, Washington |
| Place of death | near Midway Atoll |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Years of service | 1927–1942 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander, USN |
| Commands held | Torpedo Squadron Six |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Midway |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Eugene E. Lindsey, born in Sprague, Washington, 2 July 1905, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1927. After duty in Nevada (BB-36) and Saratoga (CV-3) he completed flight training in 1929, and served with a bombing squadron in Lexington (CV-2) and an observation squadron in Maryland (BB-46). From 3 June 1940 he commanded Torpedo Squadron Six (VT-6), which flew Douglas TBD-1 "Devastator" torpedo bombers, in Enterprise (CV-6).
Lindsey was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for successful leadership of his squadron in attacks on Kwajalein and Wotje in the Marshalls 1 February 1942. He gave his life in action 4 June 1942 in the Battle of Midway; in which his squadron played a valiant and selfless role, pressing home their attack through merciless antiaircraft fire. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his important contribution to this great American victory.
[edit] Namesake
In 1944, the destroyer USS Lindsey (DD-771) was named in his honor.
[edit] References
This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
