Stormes, Max Clifford

Date of birth:: July 27th, 1902 (Big Flats/New York, United States)
Date of death:: November 15th, 1942
Mentioned on:: American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Nationality:: American

Biography

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Navy Cross

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Commander
Unit:: U.S.S. Preston (DD-379), U.S. Navy
Awarded on:: September 1943

"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. PRESTON (DD-379), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 14 - 15 November 1942. Although his ship was repeatedly hit by numerically superior Japanese forces, Commander Stormes and his valiant crew maintained a continual and devastating fire against the enemy vessels, inflicting serious damage. His inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 318 (posthumously awarded)