Edward Huxtable graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1936. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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Edward Huxtable graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1936. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Edward John Huxtable, Jr. (NSN: 0-77138), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Squadron Commander of Composite Squadron TEN (VC-10), attached to the U.S.S. GAMBIER BAY (CVE-73), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle off Samar, Philippine Islands, on 25 October 1944. Organizing and leading the early morning attack against enemy surface units which were shelling our escort carriers, Commander Huxtable pressed home repeated attacks against heavy cruisers and, although he had been launched without bombs, flew at extremely low altitude to divert intense anti-aircraft fire from the planes he was directing. His leadership, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.