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Home Town Waltham Massachusetts
Last Address Brooklyn, New York
Date of Passing Dec 27, 1944
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
From 1940-1942, he headed the Ordnance and Gunnery Department at the Naval Academy. On 10 April 1942, he assumed command of the heavy cruiser USS Salt Lake City (CA-25) and was subsequently awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism for his conning of the cruiser against Japanese surface vessels off Savo Island near Guadalcanal, 11-12 October 1942.
From January to August 1943, he served eminently as war plans officer on the staff of Commander Cruiser Division Five. Rear Admiral Small died in Brooklyn, New York on 27 December 1944.
Other Comments:
Ernest Gregor Small was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on 5 November 1888. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned an ensign on 7 June 1912.
