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Hall, Madison (jr.) , Commander, USN
Deceased: March 5, 1911 – November 13, 1991
 

 

 

 

 

 


Enlisted:

Boot Camp:

Battle Station while aboard DD 803: Bridge

Discharged: ,


Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Commander Madison Hall, Jr. (NSN: 0-70274), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. LITTLE (DD-803), in action against enemy Japanese forces while assigned to Radar Picket Duty off Okinawa, on 3 May 1945. When the LITTLE was subjected to a coordinated and determined attack by enemy suicide planes, Commander Hall courageously fought his ship against this savage attack and directed the delivery of a tremendous volume of fire which destroyed several Japanese planes. Although four hostile craft succeeded in crashing the ship in rapid succession, he continued to engage the enemy until all guns were out of action and the LITTLE sank twelve minutes after the beginning of the attack. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander Destroyers Pacific: Serial 03495 (September 12, 1945)

Action Date: May 3, 1945

Service: Navy

Rank: Commander

Company: Commanding Officer

Division: U.S.S. Little (DD-803)

Legion of Merit

Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Commander Madison Hall, Jr. (NSN: 0-70274), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. JENKINS (DD-447) from July 1943 to 1 April 1944, and Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. LITTLE (DD-803) from February 1945 to May 1945. His period of operation on the JENKINS in the Solomons Area was spent in making frequent trips up the Slot, searching for the “Tokyo Express”. During the latter part of this period his ship furnished fire support and anti-submarine patrol during the capture and occupation of the Gilbert Islands. His courage and tireless efforts were a great example to his men. As Commanding Officer of the LITTLE, he furnished fire support to the Iwo Jima invasion from 22 January to 12 March 1945, and from 1 April to 3 May took part in the Okinawa Campaign. His ship furnished fire support, doing screening duties, and patrolling on picket station. While on radar picket station on 3 May 1945, his ship was hit by four enemy suicide planes, and sank after a valiant fight. His courage and leadership were an inspiring example to his men. His conduct and devotion to duty were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Commander Hall is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)
Action Date: July 1943 – May 1945

Service: Navy

Rank: Commander

Company: Commanding Officer

Division: U.S.S. Jenkins (DD-447) & U.S.S. Little (DD-803)



Madison Hall , Jr.
Date of birth: March 5, 1911
Date of death: November 13, 1991
Home of record: Colorado Springs Colorado

Awards
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Madison Hall graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1931. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.