Hull Number: DE-549
Class: JOHN C. BUTLER
JOHN C. BUTLER Class
Namesake: EUGENE A. GREENE
EUGENE A. GREENE
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, July 2015
Eugene A. Greene, born 21 November 1921 in Smithtown, L.I., N.Y., enlisted in the Naval Reserve 13 January 1941, and after aviation training, was commissioned ensign 30 August 1941. Serving in Bombing Squadron 6 in Enterprise (CV-6), he was killed in action 4 June 1942 in the Battle of Midway. He distinguished himself in breaking through heavy Japanese fighter and antiaircraft opposition to dive bomb a Japanese carrier, and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his selfless heroism.
Disposition:
Cancelled 10 Jun 44