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Samuel
Hansford
Hurt
February 7, 1896

–

August 30, 1991

Samuel Hurt graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1918. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Louisville (CA-28)

    Action Date:

    January 20 – October 17, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 355 (October 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Samuel Hansford Hurt, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. LOUISVILLE (CA-28) in the South Pacific area from 20 January 1944 to 17 October 1944.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Louisville (CA-28)

    Action Date:

    October 24 – 25, 1944
    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 14212 (December 16, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Samuel Hansford Hurt, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. LOUISVILLE (CA-28), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Philippine Islands during the battle of Surigao Strait on the night of 24 – 25 October 1944. After directing his ship in the delivery of effective gunfire, Captain Hurt pursued the enemy to carry out attacks which contributed to the sinking of several hostile warships. In addition, he skillfully evaded suicide dive bombers on two occasions to save his vessel from serious damage. By his professional ability, leadership and devotion to duty, Captain Hurt upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.