Eugene A. Greene

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Eugene A. Greene, born 21 November 1921 in Smithtown, New York, enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve 13 January 1941, and after aviation training, was commissioned ensign 30 August 1941. Serving in Bombing Squadron 6 (VB-6) in Enterprise (CV-6), he was killed in action 4 June 1942 in the Battle of Midway. He distinguished himself in breaking through heavy Japanese fighter and antiaircraft opposition to dive bomb a Japanese aircraft carrier, and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his selfless heroism.

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In 1944, the destroyer USS Eugene A. Greene (DD-711) was named in his honor.

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This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.