Samuel David Dealey
| Samuel David Dealey | |
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CDR Dealey wearing the Navy Cross presented to him by Vice Admiral Lockwood 19 October 1943.
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| Born |
September 13, 1906 Dallas, Texas |
| Died | August 24, 1944 (aged 37) Off Luzon, Philippines |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1930 - 1944 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands held |
USS S-20 (SS-125) USS Harder (SS-257) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Medal of Honor Navy Cross (4) Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon |
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, namesake of Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas.
Sam Dealey was born on September 13, 1906 in Dallas, Texas. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, from Texas and graduated in June 1930. Dealey was commissioned an Ensign and reported for sea duty aboard USS Nevada (BB-36), where he was promoted in June 1933 to Lieutenant (junior grade). In March 1934, he briefly transferred to USS Rathburne (DD-113), then reported that summer for submarine training at the Submarine School, New London, Connecticut. After graduating, he served on board the submarines USS S-34 (SS-139) and USS S-24 (SS-129). Remaining on sea duty, he reported on board USS Nautilus (SS-168) then USS Bass (SS-164).
In May 1937, he was assigned as Aide to the Executive Officer at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida (NAS Pensacola). While there, in June 1938, he was promoted to Lieutenant. In Summer 1939, he was assigned as the executive officer (first officer) on board USS Reuben James (DD-245). In April 1941, he reported to Experimental Division One for duty as the Prospective Commanding Officer (PCO) of USS S-20 (SS-125) to support at-sea experiments off New London. He commanded S-20 for two years, serving aboard at the United States' entry into World War II.
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