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Stanley Hindman graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1939. He retired as a U.S. Navy Commander.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Action Date:

    July 22 – 25, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander Stanley Eugene Hindman (NSN: 0-82665), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 22 July to 25 July 1944. Lieutenant Commander Hindman completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Sangamon (CVE-26)

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1944

    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 0815 (February 21, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Stanley Eugene Hindman (NSN: 0-82665), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in operations against the enemy, while serving aboard the Escort Carrier U.S.S. SANGAMON (CVE-26). On 25 October 1944, when our carriers were under attack by Japanese air and heavy surface units he led fighter planes in a gallant strafing attack against a Japanese battleship with utter disregard for his own safety and by so doing withdrew heavy enemy anti-aircraft fire from the torpedo planes with which he was coordinating his attack. His courageous conduct and his leadership were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.