Young Edward Strickland served aboard the USS Quincy (CA-39) and USS Hornet (CV-8); and died while aboard the USS Princeton (CVL 23) in the Leyte Gulf, off Luzon, in the Philippines. Chief Water Tender Strickland, service number 2623790 was "nonrecoverable" and listed first as "missing in action" and later "deceased" on October 24, 1944. His name is listed on the Monument at Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines, having been awarded the Purple Heart Medal and Navy Cross. Sources: World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas; U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945.
Burlington, North Carolina Daily Times News, January 15, 1945: Chief Watertender Young Edward Strickland, U.S.N., dead, (previously reported missing on report of casualties for December 1, 1944), Mrs. Ettie Strickland, mother, Smithfield.
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Chief Watertender Young Edward Strickland (NSN: 2623790), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Light Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. PRINCETON (CVL-23), in action against the enemy on 24 October 1944, at Luzon during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. After his ship had been hit by a bomb from an enemy aircraft Chief Watertender Strickland remained at his post despite dense smoke and extreme heat, directing efforts to continue operation of the ship's boilers. When orders were received to evacuate the area, he sent all his men to safety but remained in the fireroom attempting alone to keep the ship's engines operating although conditions in the fireroom were rapidly becoming too severe for human endurance. His courage and utter disregard for his own safety were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01400 (February 26, 1945) Action Date: 24-Oct-44.
Burlington, North Carolina Daily Times News, January 15, 1945: Chief Watertender Young Edward Strickland, U.S.N., dead, (previously reported missing on report of casualties for December 1, 1944), Mrs. Ettie Strickland, mother, Smithfield.
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Chief Watertender Young Edward Strickland (NSN: 2623790), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Light Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. PRINCETON (CVL-23), in action against the enemy on 24 October 1944, at Luzon during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. After his ship had been hit by a bomb from an enemy aircraft Chief Watertender Strickland remained at his post despite dense smoke and extreme heat, directing efforts to continue operation of the ship's boilers. When orders were received to evacuate the area, he sent all his men to safety but remained in the fireroom attempting alone to keep the ship's engines operating although conditions in the fireroom were rapidly becoming too severe for human endurance. His courage and utter disregard for his own safety were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01400 (February 26, 1945) Action Date: 24-Oct-44.
Young Edward Strickland served aboard the USS Quincy (CA-39) and USS Hornet (CV-8); and died while aboard the USS Princeton (CVL 23) in the Leyte Gulf, off Luzon, in the Philippines. Chief Water Tender Strickland, service number 2623790 was "nonrecoverable" and listed first as "missing in action" and later "deceased" on October 24, 1944. His name is listed on the Monument at Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines, having been awarded the Purple Heart Medal and Navy Cross. Sources: World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas; U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945.
Burlington, North Carolina Daily Times News, January 15, 1945: Chief Watertender Young Edward Strickland, U.S.N., dead, (previously reported missing on report of casualties for December 1, 1944), Mrs. Ettie Strickland, mother, Smithfield.
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Chief Watertender Young Edward Strickland (NSN: 2623790), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Light Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. PRINCETON (CVL-23), in action against the enemy on 24 October 1944, at Luzon during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. After his ship had been hit by a bomb from an enemy aircraft Chief Watertender Strickland remained at his post despite dense smoke and extreme heat, directing efforts to continue operation of the ship's boilers. When orders were received to evacuate the area, he sent all his men to safety but remained in the fireroom attempting alone to keep the ship's engines operating although conditions in the fireroom were rapidly becoming too severe for human endurance. His courage and utter disregard for his own safety were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01400 (February 26, 1945) Action Date: 24-Oct-44.
Burlington, North Carolina Daily Times News, January 15, 1945: Chief Watertender Young Edward Strickland, U.S.N., dead, (previously reported missing on report of casualties for December 1, 1944), Mrs. Ettie Strickland, mother, Smithfield.
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Chief Watertender Young Edward Strickland (NSN: 2623790), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Light Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. PRINCETON (CVL-23), in action against the enemy on 24 October 1944, at Luzon during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. After his ship had been hit by a bomb from an enemy aircraft Chief Watertender Strickland remained at his post despite dense smoke and extreme heat, directing efforts to continue operation of the ship's boilers. When orders were received to evacuate the area, he sent all his men to safety but remained in the fireroom attempting alone to keep the ship's engines operating although conditions in the fireroom were rapidly becoming too severe for human endurance. His courage and utter disregard for his own safety were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01400 (February 26, 1945) Action Date: 24-Oct-44.
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