Hubert Paul Chatelain

Hubert Paul Chatelain

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

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.

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.

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References

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* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c6/chatelain.htm Hubert Paul Chatelain]


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