Stanley J. Michael

Rear Admiral

BORN:
30 June 1897

ATTENDED:
Hughes High Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
U.S. Naval Academy - Class of 1920
Naval aviator, Pensacola 1924

SERVICE RECORD:
Midshipman in Atlantic Fleet in World War I. Recommissioned destroyer to a seaplane Tender - USS Goldsborough (AVD-5) and was Commanding Officer in World War II. Commissioned and was CO of the new seaplane tender Matagorda (AVP-22) in the Atlantic Fleet. Commanding Officer of the USS Nassau (CVE 16) which took part in the Gilbert Island operation in TG 53.6 (Air Support Group) and in the Marshall Islands Operation with TO 51.2 Majuro (Majuro attack group). Commanding Officer of the Cabot

DECORATIONS AND AWARDS:
Navy Cross (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Navy Commendation Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
American Defense Service Medal with "Fleet" clasp
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War I Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal

RETIRED:
As Rear Admiral in 1949

DIED:
12 Dec. 85

NOTE: Prior to his death, Admiral MICHAEL sent this brief biography to the author. A modest man who was loved and respected by the entire crew, he had the demanding job of maintaining strict discipline necessary to fight a war. It is a rare Commanding Officer who can maintain this control and still have the devotion and admiration of his crew. Admiral MICHAEL was that unique CO - his memory will remain forever in the minds and hearts of the men who served under him.

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