Memorial Site here
Lost his life aboard the U.S.S. San Francisco.
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Louis LeHardy (U.S. Naval Academy Class of '26, Annapolis, Maryland; entered school from Savannah, Georgia) was killed in action when USS San Francisco (CA-38), of Task Group 67.4, South Pacific Force, was severely damaged off Savo Island during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942. He was a member of the staff of Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, on the bridge of the flagship San Francisco, when incoming enemy fire killed the Admiral and most of his command staff. He is buried at sea. His wife and their young son, who died in 1933, are buried at the the Naval Academy Cemetery.
General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 312 (March 1943); Navy Cross citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Louis Marcel LeHardy, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Communications Officer on board the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 12 - 13 November, 1942. On this occasion the force to which Lieutenant Commander LeHardy was attached engaged at close quarters and defeated a superior enemy force, inflicting heavy damage upon them and preventing the accomplishment of their intended mission. This daring and intrepid attack, brilliantly executed, led to a great victory for his country's forces. By his indomitable fighting spirit, expert seamanship, and gallant devotion to duty, Lieutenant Commander LeHardy contributed largely to the success of the battle and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Also awarded the Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal & Combat Action Ribbon. USS LeHardy (DE 20) was named for Louis.
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SBR
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Sister: Linda LeHardy Sweet (1932-)
Contributor: Christopher Sweet (50349079)
Lost his life aboard the U.S.S. San Francisco.
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Louis LeHardy (U.S. Naval Academy Class of '26, Annapolis, Maryland; entered school from Savannah, Georgia) was killed in action when USS San Francisco (CA-38), of Task Group 67.4, South Pacific Force, was severely damaged off Savo Island during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942. He was a member of the staff of Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, on the bridge of the flagship San Francisco, when incoming enemy fire killed the Admiral and most of his command staff. He is buried at sea. His wife and their young son, who died in 1933, are buried at the the Naval Academy Cemetery.
General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 312 (March 1943); Navy Cross citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Louis Marcel LeHardy, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Communications Officer on board the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 12 - 13 November, 1942. On this occasion the force to which Lieutenant Commander LeHardy was attached engaged at close quarters and defeated a superior enemy force, inflicting heavy damage upon them and preventing the accomplishment of their intended mission. This daring and intrepid attack, brilliantly executed, led to a great victory for his country's forces. By his indomitable fighting spirit, expert seamanship, and gallant devotion to duty, Lieutenant Commander LeHardy contributed largely to the success of the battle and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Also awarded the Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal & Combat Action Ribbon. USS LeHardy (DE 20) was named for Louis.
Contributor:
SBR
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Sister: Linda LeHardy Sweet (1932-)
Contributor: Christopher Sweet (50349079)
Memorial Site here
Lost his life aboard the U.S.S. San Francisco.
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Louis LeHardy (U.S. Naval Academy Class of '26, Annapolis, Maryland; entered school from Savannah, Georgia) was killed in action when USS San Francisco (CA-38), of Task Group 67.4, South Pacific Force, was severely damaged off Savo Island during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942. He was a member of the staff of Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, on the bridge of the flagship San Francisco, when incoming enemy fire killed the Admiral and most of his command staff. He is buried at sea. His wife and their young son, who died in 1933, are buried at the the Naval Academy Cemetery.
General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 312 (March 1943); Navy Cross citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Louis Marcel LeHardy, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Communications Officer on board the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 12 - 13 November, 1942. On this occasion the force to which Lieutenant Commander LeHardy was attached engaged at close quarters and defeated a superior enemy force, inflicting heavy damage upon them and preventing the accomplishment of their intended mission. This daring and intrepid attack, brilliantly executed, led to a great victory for his country's forces. By his indomitable fighting spirit, expert seamanship, and gallant devotion to duty, Lieutenant Commander LeHardy contributed largely to the success of the battle and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Also awarded the Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal & Combat Action Ribbon. USS LeHardy (DE 20) was named for Louis.
Contributor:
SBR
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Sister: Linda LeHardy Sweet (1932-)
Contributor: Christopher Sweet (50349079)
Lost his life aboard the U.S.S. San Francisco.
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Louis LeHardy (U.S. Naval Academy Class of '26, Annapolis, Maryland; entered school from Savannah, Georgia) was killed in action when USS San Francisco (CA-38), of Task Group 67.4, South Pacific Force, was severely damaged off Savo Island during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942. He was a member of the staff of Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, on the bridge of the flagship San Francisco, when incoming enemy fire killed the Admiral and most of his command staff. He is buried at sea. His wife and their young son, who died in 1933, are buried at the the Naval Academy Cemetery.
General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 312 (March 1943); Navy Cross citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Louis Marcel LeHardy, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Communications Officer on board the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 12 - 13 November, 1942. On this occasion the force to which Lieutenant Commander LeHardy was attached engaged at close quarters and defeated a superior enemy force, inflicting heavy damage upon them and preventing the accomplishment of their intended mission. This daring and intrepid attack, brilliantly executed, led to a great victory for his country's forces. By his indomitable fighting spirit, expert seamanship, and gallant devotion to duty, Lieutenant Commander LeHardy contributed largely to the success of the battle and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Also awarded the Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal & Combat Action Ribbon. USS LeHardy (DE 20) was named for Louis.
Contributor:
SBR
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Sister: Linda LeHardy Sweet (1932-)
Contributor: Christopher Sweet (50349079)
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