Donald Kirby Ross | |
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Born | Beverly, Kansas | December 8, 1910
Died | May 27, 1992 Bremerton, Washington | (aged 81)
Buried | ashes were scattered at sea over the USS Nevada |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1929–1956 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | USS Nevada |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Donald Kirby Ross (December 8, 1910 – May 27, 1992) was an officer of the United States Navy who received the first Medal of Honor of World War II. This award was made for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.