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Samuel David Dealey

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 37 years 346 days (455 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Samuel David Dealey

Samuel David Dealey (September 13, 1906 – August 24, 1944) was the commanding officer of a United States Navy submarine killed in action with his crew during World War II.

Among American service members, he is among the most decorated for valor during war, receiving the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross (4), the Army Distinguished Service Cross, and the Silver Star for his service on the submarine USS Harder (SS-257).

He was the nephew of George B.Dealey, publisher of the Dallas News and for whom Dealey Plaza is named.


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