| Earle Boitnott Hall | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 25, 1919 |
| Died | December 27, 1941 (aged 22) |
| Place of birth | Dawson Springs, Kentucky |
| Place of death | Jolo Island, in the Philippine Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1938–1941 |
| Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate |
| Battles/wars |
World War II *Battle of the Philippines (1941-42) |
| Awards | Air Medal |
Earle B. Hall (1919–1941) was a United States Navy sailor killed in action during World War II who received a posthumous Air Medal.
Biography[]
Earle Boitnott Hall was born at Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on 25 December 1919. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1938.
During World war II, Aviation Machinist's Mate Hall was killed action during a patrol mission against Japanese forces on Jolo Island in the Philippine Islands on 27 December 1941.
Awards[]
Aviation Machinist's Mate Hall received the Air Medal for his actions in the Philippines.
Namesake[]
The U.S. Navy destroyer escort USS Earle B. Hall (DE-597) was named for Aviation Machinist's Mate Hall. During construction she was converted into the high-speed transport USS Earle B. Hall (APD-107), and was in commission as such from 1945 to 1946, 1950 to 1957, and from 1961 to ca. 1965.
References[]
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
The original article can be found at Earle B. Hall and the edit history here.