Date of birth:

November 5th, 1888 (Waltham/Massachusets, United States)

Date of death:

December 27th, 1944 (Brooklyn/New York, United States)

Buried on:

Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 3. Grave: 3963.

Nationality:

American

Ernest Gregor Small, born in Waltham, Massachusets, on 5 November 1888, graduated from the Naval Academy and received his commission as Ensign on 7 June 1912. From 1940-42 he headed the Ordnance and Gunnery Department at the Naval Academy. On 10 April 1942 he assumed command of Salt Lake City and was subsequently awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism for his conning of the cruiser against Japanese surface units off Savo Island, 11-12 October 1942. From January to August 1943 he served eminently as war plans officer on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet. He spent the next year in distinguished performance as Commander Cruiser Division 5. Rear Admiral Small died in Brooklyn 27 December 1944.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

U.S.S. Salt Lake City (CA-25), U.S. Navy

"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. SALT LAKE CITY (CA-25), during action against enemy Japanese naval forces off Savo Island during the Battle of Cape Esperance on the night of 11 - 12 October 1942. Due to his aggressiveness and determined action, and through his skill and devotion to duty, a superior Japanese force heading for Guadalcanal was destroyed or turned back. In one phase of this engagement his excellent seamanship was a deciding factor in protecting the heavily hit U.S.S. BOISE from further damage. The success of this action prevented a planned Japanese attack on our positions at Guadalcanal and prevented the enemy from landing reinforcements on that island. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval service."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rear Admiral

Unit:

Cruiser Division 5, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

January 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Cruiser Division 5, U.S. Navy

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Gold Star & V device

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Gold Star

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

"A" device

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

4 bronze campaign stars

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

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