Hugh P. Kidder (1897 – October 3, 1918) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War I.
Biography[]
Born in Waukon, Iowa, Kidder was awarded the Croix de Guerredisambiguation needed with palm and star during World War I for courage and endurance while carrying orders to advanced positions under violent machine gun fire during a period of 9 days. Lt. Kidder was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Blanch Mont, France, October 2, 1918 when he led a small patrol into enemy trenches and captured two strong machine gun positions. First Lieutenant Kidder was killed in action 3 October attempting to better his position in the face of heavy machine gun and artillery fire.
Namesake[]
USS Kidder (DD-319) was named for him.
References[]
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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