John S. Blue
John Stuart Blue was born in New York City on 29 August 1902 and was known during his younger years for his fascination of naval ships, going on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy in 1925. During 1933 he commanded the Presidential yacht USS Sequoia (AG-23) and served as Aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He married Helen J. Blue in 1936 and went on to have two children: Bill S. Blue (born in 1937) and Chloe A. Blue (born in 1939). Between August 1940 and January 1942 he commanded the destroyer USS Palmer (DD-161) and then reported to the light cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52) as navigator. Lieutenant Commander Blue was killed in action 13 November 1942 when Juneau sank during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
John S. Blue | |
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| Born | August 29, 1902 New York City |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Spouse(s) | Helen J. Blue |
| Children | Bill S. Blue, Chloe A. Blue |
Namesake
In 1944, the destroyer USS Blue (DD-744) was named in his honor.
Attribution
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.