Best Moment
In memory of the officers and crew of the Edsall, their Captain *LCdr. Joshua James Nix was born in 1908 in Fort Worth, Texas, raised in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1930. Captain Nix was awarded the Legion of Merit and the crew a battle star for their participation in the sinking of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine "Sensuikan I-124" in shallow water on January 20, 1942. This action was referred to as "first blood" drawn by the U.S. Navy upon the Imperial Navy following attack on Pearl Harbor. The recovered codebooks were instrumental in breaking Japanese Naval and Merchant codes that led to the Ambush of the Japanese fleet off of Midway Island later in the summer of 1942.
Worst Moment
Unfortunately the Edsall was sunk by the Battleships Hiei and Kirishima, Heavy Cruisers Tone and Chikuma and 28 Dive bombers from the Akagi, Hiryu, Soryu and Kaga in a two hour running engagement South of Java, March 1, 1942.
Chain of Command
USS Edsall (DD 219) Destroyer
Lt.Cdr. Joshua James Nix, USN 1941 to 1 Mar 1942 (lost at sea)
Note: Lieutenant Joshua James Nix may have been posthumously awarded the rank of Lieutenant commander and the Purple Heart.
Other Memories
USS Edsall (DD-219), named for Seaman Norman Eckley Edsall (1873-1899), was a Clemson-class destroyer of the United States Navy.
Criteria The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. ... The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. The performance must merit recognition by individuals in a key position which was performed in a clearly exceptional manner. MoreHide
Comments In memory of the officers and crew of the Edsall, their Captain Lt. Cdr. Joshua James Nix was born Ft. Worth, TX, raised in Memphis, TN and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1930. Capt... In memory of the officers and crew of the Edsall, their Captain Lt. Cdr. Joshua James Nix was born Ft. Worth, TX, raised in Memphis, TN and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1930. Captain Nix was awarded the Legion of Merit and the crew a battle star for their participation in the sinking of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine "Sensuikan I-124" in shallow water on January 20, 1942. This action was referred to as "first blood" drawn by the U.S. Navy upon the Imperial Navy following attack on Pearl Harbor. The recovered codebooks were instrumental in breaking Japanese Naval and Merchant codes that led to the Ambush of the Japanese fleet off of Midway Island later in the summer of 1942. Unfortunately the Edsall was sunk by the Battleships Hiei and Kirishima, Heavy Cruisers Tone and Chikuma and 28 Dive bombers from the Akagi, Hiryu, Soryu and Kaga in a two hour running engagement South of Java, March 1, 1942. MoreHide
Criteria The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, kill... The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism. MoreHide
Comments Lieutenant Joshua James Nix may have been posthumously
awarded the rank of Lieutenant Commander and the Purple Heart.
Lt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall
before releavin... Lieutenant Joshua James Nix may have been posthumously
awarded the rank of Lieutenant Commander and the Purple Heart.
Lt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall
before releaving Lt.Cdr. Edwin Mason Crouch and becoming the ship's
Commanding Officer in October 1941. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description
Edsall received two battle stars for her World War II service.
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description
Edsall received two battle stars for her World War II service.
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description
Edsall received two battle stars for her World War II service.
Description
Unknown Japanese submarine engaged and sunk Jan 20, 1942 in the vicinity of Port Darwin, Australia
Memories In memory of the officers and crew of the Edsall, their Captain *LCdr. Joshua James Nix was born in In memory of the officers and crew of the Edsall, their Captain *LCdr. Joshua James Nix was born in 1908 in Fort Worth, Texas, raised in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1930. Captain Nix was awarded the Legion of Merit and the crew a battle star for their participation in the sinking of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine "Sensuikan I-124" in shallow water on January 20, 1942. This action was referred to as "first blood" drawn by the U.S. Navy upon the Imperial Navy following attack on Pearl Harbor. The recovered codebooks were instrumental in breaking Japanese Naval and Merchant codes that led to the Ambush of the Japanese fleet off of Midway Island later in the summer of 1942. Unfortunately the Edsall was sunk by the Battleships Hiei and Kirishima, Heavy Cruisers Tone and Chikuma and 28 Dive bombers from the Akagi, Hiryu, Soryu and Kaga in a two hour running engagement South of Java, March 1, 1942.... More
Description The American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe aThe American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe and Asia. Thus, any threat by the Axis Powers to invade the mainland United States or other areas was considered negligible, allowing for American resources to be deployed in overseas theaters.
This article includes attacks on continental territory, extending 200 miles (320 km) into the ocean, which is today under the sovereignty of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several other smaller states, but excludes military action involving the Danish territory of Greenland, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Aleutian Islands. The most well known battles in North America during World War II were the Attack on Pearl Harbor (the first attack on US soil since the Battle of Ambos Nogales), the Aleutian Islands Campaign, the Battle of the St. Lawrence, and the attacks on Newfoundland.... More
Memories Lt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall before releaving Lt.Cdr. Edwin MaLt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall before releaving Lt.Cdr. Edwin Mason Crouch and becoming the ship's Commanding Officer in October 1941. The U.S.S. Edsall was sunk by Japanese Imperial Navy on 1 March 1942. there were no survivors.... More
Chain of Command
Lt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall before releaving Lt.Cdr. Edwin Mason Crouch and becoming the ship's Commanding Officer in October 1941.
Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
Description Lt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall before releaving Lt.Cdr. Edwin Mason Crouch and becoming the ship's Commanding Officer in October 1941. The U.S.S. Edsall was sunk by... Lt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall before releaving Lt.Cdr. Edwin Mason Crouch and becoming the ship's Commanding Officer in October 1941. The U.S.S. Edsall was sunk by Japanese Imperial Navy on 1 March 1942. there were no survivors. MoreHide
Criteria The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine ... The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine Corps members were eligible based on any length of service. MoreHide
Description Lt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall before releaving Lt.Cdr. Edwin Mason Crouch and becoming the ship's Commanding Officer in October 1941. The U.S.S. Edsall was sunk by... Lt. J. J. Nix served as the Executive Officer on the U.S.S. Edsall before releaving Lt.Cdr. Edwin Mason Crouch and becoming the ship's Commanding Officer in October 1941. The U.S.S. Edsall was sunk by Japanese Imperial Navy on 1 March 1942. there were no survivors. MoreHide
Criteria The China Service Medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel who: Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in... The China Service Medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel who: Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in China between July 7, 1937, and September 7, 1939; or who Served ashore in China or were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of operations in China between September 2, 1945 and April 1, 1957. Military services performed in the Asiatic-Pacific area between September 2, 1945 and March 2, 1946 could be credited for eligibility for the China Service Medal unless the individual was eligible for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal based on service performed prior to September 2, 1945. MoreHide
In memory of the officers and crew of the Edsall, their Captain *LCdr. Joshua James Nix was born in 1908 in Fort Worth, Texas, raised in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1930. Captain Nix was awarded the Legion of Merit and the crew a battle star for their participation in the sinking of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine "Sensuikan I-124" in shallow water on January 20, 1942. This action was referred to as "first blood" drawn by the U.S. Navy upon the Imperial Navy following attack on Pearl Harbor. The recovered codebooks were instrumental in breaking Japanese Naval and Merchant codes that led to the Ambush of the Japanese fleet off of Midway Island later in the summer of 1942.
Unfortunately the Edsall was sunk by the Battleships Hiei and Kirishima, Heavy Cruisers Tone and Chikuma and 28 Dive bombers from the Akagi, Hiryu, Soryu and Kaga in a two hour running engagement South of Java, March 1, 1942.
USS Edsall (DD 219) Destroyer
Lt.Cdr. Joshua James Nix, USN
1941 to 1 Mar 1942 (lost at sea)
Note: Lieutenant Joshua James Nix may have been posthumously awarded the rank of Lieutenant commander and the Purple Heart.
USS Edsall (DD-219), named for Seaman Norman Eckley Edsall (1873-1899), was a Clemson-class destroyer of the United States Navy.