Robert Lee Pettit
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Robert Lee Pettit was born in Clare, Michigan, 17 November 1906.
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[edit] Navy career
He enlisted in the United States Navy 13 September 1927, and attained the rate of Radioman First Class on 16 February 1938.
[edit] Awarded the Navy Cross
He died in his attacking PBY aircraft at Jolo Harbor, Philippines, 27 December 1941, as he remained bravely at his post in the burning, gasoline-flooded radio compartment. For his heroism he received the Navy Cross.
[edit] Namesake
USS Pettit (DE-253) was named in his honor. The ship was laid down 6 February 1943 by the Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; launched 28 April 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Robert Lee Pettit; and commissioned 23 September 1943, Lt. Commander William B. Ellis, USCG, in command.
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[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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