Hilan Ebert

Hilan Ebert, born 21 March 1903 in Alliance, Ohio, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1926.

Navy career

"Ebert" served in various billets afloat and ashore until assigned to USS Northampton (CL-26) 29 April 1942. "Lieutenant Commander Ebert" was killed 30 November 1942 when his ship was torpedoed in the Battle of Tassafaronga off Guadalcanal.

Awarded the Navy Cross

He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his courage and disregard for his own safety beyond the call of duty until his ship was lost.

Namesake

USS Ebert (DE-768) was named in his honor. The ship was launched 11 May 1944 by Tampa Shipbuilding Co., Inc., Tampa, Florida; sponsored by Mrs. Hilan Ebert, widow of "Lieutenant Commander Ebert"; and commissioned 12 July 1944.

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