John A. Collett
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| John Austin Collett | |
|---|---|
| March 31, 1908 – October 26, 1942 (aged 34) | |
| Place of birth | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Place of death | Santa Cruz Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1925–1942 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Unit | Torpedo Squadron 10 (VT-10) |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands |
John Austin Collett was born 31 March 1908 in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1929. Lieutenant Commander Collett was killed in action during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942, while commanding Torpedo Squadron 10 (VT-10) in Enterprise (CV-6).
[edit] Namesake
In 1944, the destroyer USS Collett (DD-730) was named in his honor. Her first captain was Commander James D. Collett, brother of Lt.Cmdr. Collett.
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[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
- Portsmouth Herald: "At sea in 1945, he met the enemy in Tokyo Bay"
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