Jack served as a Lieutenant Commander, U.S.S. San Francisco (CA-38), U.S. Navy during World War II.
He resided in Kansas prior to the war.
Jack was "Killed In Action" when the San Francisco was hit multiple time in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal during the war.
The U.S.S. San Francisco survived the attacks, the battle, and the war.
The San Francisco lost 77 sailors, including:
Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan
Captain Cassin Young
who both were awarded the "Medal Of Honor".
Jack was awarded the "Navy Cross" and the Purple Heart.
He was buried at sea.
Service # O-71345
The USS Wintle (DE-25) was names in his honor!
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Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Jack William Wintle, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession on the Staff of the Commander, South Pacific Force, serving 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 Wintle 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 Wintle 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.
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 313 (April 1943)
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Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
Special thanks to:
Janice Hollandsworth for finding that this record was not recorded at Manila!
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He resided in Kansas prior to the war.
Jack was "Killed In Action" when the San Francisco was hit multiple time in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal during the war.
The U.S.S. San Francisco survived the attacks, the battle, and the war.
The San Francisco lost 77 sailors, including:
Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan
Captain Cassin Young
who both were awarded the "Medal Of Honor".
Jack was awarded the "Navy Cross" and the Purple Heart.
He was buried at sea.
Service # O-71345
The USS Wintle (DE-25) was names in his honor!
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Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Jack William Wintle, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession on the Staff of the Commander, South Pacific Force, serving 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 Wintle 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 Wintle 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.
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 313 (April 1943)
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Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
Special thanks to:
Janice Hollandsworth for finding that this record was not recorded at Manila!
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Jack served as a Lieutenant Commander, U.S.S. San Francisco (CA-38), U.S. Navy during World War II.
He resided in Kansas prior to the war.
Jack was "Killed In Action" when the San Francisco was hit multiple time in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal during the war.
The U.S.S. San Francisco survived the attacks, the battle, and the war.
The San Francisco lost 77 sailors, including:
Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan
Captain Cassin Young
who both were awarded the "Medal Of Honor".
Jack was awarded the "Navy Cross" and the Purple Heart.
He was buried at sea.
Service # O-71345
The USS Wintle (DE-25) was names in his honor!
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Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Jack William Wintle, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession on the Staff of the Commander, South Pacific Force, serving 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 Wintle 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 Wintle 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.
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 313 (April 1943)
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Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
Special thanks to:
Janice Hollandsworth for finding that this record was not recorded at Manila!
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He resided in Kansas prior to the war.
Jack was "Killed In Action" when the San Francisco was hit multiple time in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal during the war.
The U.S.S. San Francisco survived the attacks, the battle, and the war.
The San Francisco lost 77 sailors, including:
Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan
Captain Cassin Young
who both were awarded the "Medal Of Honor".
Jack was awarded the "Navy Cross" and the Purple Heart.
He was buried at sea.
Service # O-71345
The USS Wintle (DE-25) was names in his honor!
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Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Jack William Wintle, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession on the Staff of the Commander, South Pacific Force, serving 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 Wintle 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 Wintle 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.
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 313 (April 1943)
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Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
Special thanks to:
Janice Hollandsworth for finding that this record was not recorded at Manila!
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