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Kane, Joseph Lester

Date of birth:
August 19th, 1902 (Brooklyn/New York, United States)
Date of death:
May 5th, 1997
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Josep Lester Kane was born as son to Robert James Kane and Isabella Kane (Martyn). In 1927 he married Genevieve Irwin. He retired as Read Admiral in July 1953.

Career:
? - 1923: U.S. Naval Academy;

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
U.S.S. Petrof Bay (CVE-80), U.S. Navy
Awarded on:
July 1945
Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Escort Carrier U.S.S. PETROF BAY (CVE-80), during action against enemy Japanese forces near the Island of Leyte, Central Philippine Islands, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf from 18 to 29 October 1944. As commanding officer of an escort carrier, Captain Kane furnished air support to amphibious attack groups landing on enemy-held shores. While his ship was under repeated air attacks he maneuvered it skillfully, directing its air groups effectively against an enemy fleet. His actions contributed directly to turning away the Japanese forces from the battle. The exemplary conduct of Captain Kane on this occasion gave great encouragement to the personnel of his ship and its attached squadrons, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 340 (July 1945)
Navy Cross

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