Harold John Mack

Harold John Mack

Infobox Military Person
name = Harold John Mack
born = 29 December 1???
died = death date|1943|8|10
placeofbirth = LeMars, Iowa
placeofdeath = at sea, near Savo Island


caption =
nickname =
allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1938–1943
rank = Gunner’s Mate second class
branch = United States Navy
unit = USS Vincennes (CA-44)
battles = World War II *Battle of Savo Island
awards = Navy Cross (posthumous)

Harold John Mack was born 29 December in LeMars, Iowa.

Navy career

"Mack" enlisted in the Navy 18 May 1938 and reported to USS Vincennes (CA-44) on 14 September 1938 after completion of training at Great Lakes, Illinois.

Awarded the Navy Cross

During action against the Japanese forces off Savo Island 9 August 1942, Gunner’s Mate 2/c "Mack" was incapacitated by severe wounds in both legs. In spite of his injuries he continued to fulfill his duties as gun captain until ordered to abandon ship. After the loss of the ship, "Mack" was reported missing in action and was declared dead on 10 August 1943. For his “courageous fighting spirit” and heroism Mack was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously.

Namesake

USS Mack (DE-358) was named in his honor. She was launched 11 April 1944 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Shipbuilding Division, Orange, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. Gertrude Mack, mother of "Harold John Mack", GM2/c; and commissioned 16 August 1944, Lt. Cmdr. J. F. Nelson, USNR, in command.

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References

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* [http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de358.txt Harold John Mack]


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