Hubert Paul Chatelain

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Hubert Paul Chatelain, born in Mansura, Louisiana, 11 February 1917, enlisted in the United States Navy 10 July 1935.

Contents 1 Awarded the Silver Star 2 Namesake 3 See also 4 References

[edit] Awarded the Silver Star

As gunner's mate first class serving in USS South Dakota (BB-57), Chatelain was killed in action 26 October 1942 during the Battle of Santa Cruz. For his great bravery as captain of a 40 millimetre gun mount during the battle, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal.

[edit] Namesake

USS Chatelain (DE-149) was named in his honor. The ship was launched 21 April 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp. of Texas, Orange, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. L. T. Chatelain; commissioned 22 September 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. L. Foley in command; and reported to the Atlantic Fleet.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

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

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