John A. Collett

For the English painter, see John Collett (artist).
John Austin Collett
Born March 31, 1908(1908-03-31)
Omaha, Nebraska
Died October 26, 1942(1942-10-26) (aged 34)
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).

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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.

See also

United States Navy portal
World War II portal

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References

Bibliography

  • Moore, Stephen L. The Buzzard Brigade: Torpedo Squadron Ten at War. Pictorial Histories, 1996. ISBN 1-57510-011-8.

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