Harry Frederick Bauer (17 July 1904 – 5 September 1942) was an officer in the United States Navy. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Born at Camp Thomas in Lytle, Georgia, Bauer graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1927. The United States Naval Academy is an undergraduate college in Annapolis, Maryland, United States that educates and commissions officers of the United States During the early part of his career he served at shore stations, including a tour as instructor at the Naval Academy, and in USS Twiggs (DD-127), USS Cuyama (AO-3), and USS Tracy (DD-214). United States Navy Twiggs was laid down on 23 January 1918 at Camden New Jersey, by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation 1920 – 1941 Following commissioning Tracy cruised on shakedown to the Dry Tortugas before returning to Philadelphia
Bauer was commissioned Lieutenant Commander 1 July 1941 and took command of fast transport USS Gregory (APD-3) 1 January 1942. History Gregory was laid down by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company at Quincy Massachusetts on 25 August 1917, launched While acting as combat transports for Marines off Guadalcanal during the night of 4-5 September 1942, Gregory and USS Little (APD-4) were surprised by three Japanese destroyers covering a small troop landing. Guadalcanal (local name Isatabu) is a 2510- Square mile (6500- km²) Island in the Pacific Ocean and a province of the Solomon History Little was laid down by Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation, Quincy, Massachusetts, 18 June 1917; launched For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. In naval terminology a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance Warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, Convoy Though outgunned, the two transports fought before being sunk. Bauer was badly wounded, and while being pulled clear by two of his crew ordered them to rescue another man crying out for assistance. Lt. Comdr. Bauer was lost, receiving the Silver Star posthumously for his gallantry. The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. His marker is located in the Memorial Section, Arlington National Cemetery, to the south of the Unknowns Tomb. His wife, Gladys B. Bauer passed away in 1985. He is survived by one child.
USS Harry F. Bauer (DM-26) was named for him.
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