Damon M. Cummings
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| Damon Morris Cummings | |
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| January 30, 1910 – November 13, 1942 (aged 32) | |
| Place of birth | Belvidere, Illinois |
| Place of death | Ironbottom Sound, Guadalcanal |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1931–42 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Naval Battle of Guadalcanal |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Damon Morris Cummings was born 30 January 1910 in Belvidere, Illinois, the son of then-Ensign (later Captain) Damon Earhart Cummings (1885–1969) and Ennis Frances Morris.[1][2] He graduated in 1927 from St. Albans School in Washington, D.C.,[3] and from the United States Naval Academy on 4 June 1931. He served in Northampton (CA-26) and Monaghan (DD-354) and had staff duty at Submarine Base, New London, and with Destroyer Squadron 3 (DesRon 3).
While serving on the staff of Admiral William F. Halsey, the Commander, South Pacific Force (COMSOPAC), Lieutenant Commander Cummings was killed in action while on board San Francisco (CA-38) on the night of 12–13 November 1942. For his heroism and determination during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
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[edit] Namesake
In 1944, the destroyer escort USS Damon M. Cummings (DE-643) was named in honor of Lt.Cmdr. Cummings, sponsored by Mrs. D. M. Cummings.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Papers of Captain Damon E. Cummings, 1908–1947. Operational Archives Branch, Naval Historical Center. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
- ^ Ancestors of Lazurus Long & Lilieb555 - with connections to others people's work. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
- ^ St Albans School: Alumni Killed in Action. St. Albans School. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
