Herbert A. Calcaterra

Infobox Military Person
name = Herbert A. Calcaterra
born = 7 April 1920
died = 4 September 1942 (aged 22)
placeofbirth = Escalon, California
placeofdeath = Enroute to Midway Island


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allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1939-1942
rank = Motor Machinist's Mate First Class
branch = United States Navy
unit = " Pompano " (SS-181)
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awards = Silver Star (posthumous)

Herbert A. Calcaterra was born 7 April 1920 at Escalon, California.

Navy career

"Calcaterra" enlisted in the Navy 14 December 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 4 September 1942.

Namesake

USS Calcaterra (DE-390) was named in his honor. The ship was launched 16 August 1943 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. G. M. Stites; commissioned 17 November 1943, Commander H. J. Wuensch, USCG, in command; and reported to the Atlantic Fleet.

ee also

References

:DANFS
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c1/calcaterra.htm Herbert A. Calcaterra]

External links

* [http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/calcaterra-h-a.htm On Eternal Patrol - Lost Submariners of World War II]