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Home Town Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va.
Date of Passing Jan 10, 2002
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
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USS Hale (DD-642)
Hale received six battle stars for World War II service.
Hale departed 8 November 1943 for the invasion of the Gilbert Islands, the first step in America's amphibious sweep across Micronesia. She screened aircraft carriers in strikes on Tarawa 18-20 November, took part in the bombardment of Betio Island 19 November, and supported the landings by Marines next day. During the air attacks that followed, Hale's gunners accounted for several aircraft. After covering the retirement of damaged carrier Independence (CVL-22) for 2 days she rejoined the carrier striking force for attacks against the Marshall Islands, next target of the Pacific amphibious forces.