Damon M. Cummings

Damon M. Cummings was a United States Navy officer who received a posthumous Navy Cross for his actions during World War II. Cummings was born on January 30, 1910 in Belvidere, Illinois[1][2] and he graduated from the United States Naval Academy on June 4, 1931. While serving on the staff of Vice Admiral William F. Halsey— the Commander, South Pacific Force (COMSOPAC) -- Lieutenant Commander Cummings was killed in action on board the heavy cruiser San Francisco (CA-38) on the night of 12–13 November 1942 during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. For his heroism and determination during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, Cummings was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously.

For USS Damon Cummings, see USS Damon Cummings (DE-756). For USS Damon M. Cummings, see USS Damon M. Cummings (DE-643).
Damon Morris Cummings
Born(1910-01-30)January 30, 1910
Belvidere, Illinois
DiedNovember 13, 1942(1942-11-13) (aged 32)
Ironbottom Sound, off Guadalcanal
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1931–1942
RankLieutenant Commander
UnitUSS Northampton (CA-26)
USS Monaghan (DD-354)
Naval Submarine Base New London
Destroyer Squadron 3
USS San Francisco (CA-38)
Battles/warsWorld War II
*Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
AwardsNavy Cross

During World War II, the U.S. Navy destroyer escort USS Damon Cummings (DE-756) was named for Lieutenant Commander Cummings. Her construction was cancelled in 1943 before she could be completed. In 1944, the destroyer escort USS Damon M. Cummings (DE-643) was named in his honor.

References

Notes
  1. "Papers of Captain Damon E. Cummings, 1908–1947". Operational Archives Branch, Naval Historical Center. Archived from the original on 2006-08-13. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
  2. "Ancestors of Lazurus Long & Lilieb555 - with connections to others people's work". Retrieved 2008-01-29.
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