Name Max Silverstein Years of service 1932-1942 Role Actor | Rank Lieutenant Siblings Dylan Silverstein Unit USS Sims (DD-409) | |
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Born February 15, 1911
Chicago, Illinois ( 1911-02-15 ) Died May 7, 1942(1942-05-07) (aged 31)
at sea, Coral Sea Allegiance United States of America Parents Kathleen Monica, Andrew Dice Clay Grandparents Fred Silverstein, Doris Silverstein People also search for Andrew Dice Clay, Dylan Silverstein | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Max Silverstein Drum Solo Dice Indestructible
Max Silverstein was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 15, 1911.
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- Max Silverstein Drum Solo Dice Indestructible
- Max silverstein drum solo
- Navy career
- Awarded the Silver Star
- Namesake
- References
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Navy career
Silverstein was appointed midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy on June 18, 1928. He was commissioned ensign on June 2, 1932 and went to sea in USS Chester (CA-27) on the 26th as an aircraft gunnery observer.
He was promoted to Lieutenant (junior grade) on June 2, 1935 and subsequently served in Chaumont (AP-45), USS Tattnall (DD-125), and Seattle (CA-11). After being promoted to lieutenant on March 13, 1940, later changed to date from August 1, 1939, Lt. Silverstein reported for duty as Engineer and Damage Control Officer in USS Sims (DD-409).
Awarded the Silver Star
On May 7, 1942, during the Battle of the Coral Sea, Sims came under aerial attack. Though knocked unconscious by the first bomb, Lt. Silverstein quickly recovered and “coolly directed the securing of the boilers, the jettisoning of topside weights to preserve stability and the preparations for repairs to save the vessel from sinking.” Lt. Silverstein died soon thereafter when Sims sank. For “his relentless determination and inspiring heroism . . . ,” Lt. Silverstein was posthumously awarded the Silver Star medal.
Namesake
Silverstein (DE-534) was laid down on October 8, 1943 at the Boston Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts; launched on November 8, 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Ruth B. Silverstein; and commissioned on July 14, 1944, Lt. Comdr. F.A. Reece, Jr., USNR, in command.