Years of service 1926–1942 Rank Ensign | Name Donald Runels | |
Born July 8, 1904
Santa Maria, California ( 1904-07-08 ) Battles/wars World War II
*Battle of Tassafaronga Died November 30, 1942, Solomon Islands | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Allegiance United States of America |
Donald Steven Runels was born 8 July 1904 at Santa Maria, California, enlisted in the United States Navy on 19 March 1926; was appointed machinist 14 September 1938; warranted machinist (to rank from 10 September 1938) on 25 November 1939; and commissioned ensign on 23 June 1942. Ensign Runels was killed when his ship, Northampton (CA-26) was torpedoed and sunk during the Battle of Tassafaronga 30 November 1942.
Namesake
In 1943, the destroyer escort USS Runels (DE-793) was named in honor of Ens. Runels, sponsored by his widow, Mrs. D. S. Runels.
References
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