Kenneth Hart Muir


Kenneth Hart Muir was an officer in the United States Navy who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the sinking of in World War II. was named in his honor.

Early life

Muir was born on July 25, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York.

Navy career

Muir enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve on September 23, 1940 to serve as apprentice seaman until he was appointed midshipman February 14, 1941.
Muir died in action as officer in charge of the U.S. Armed Guard on board, sunk in the Caribbean on November 7, 1942 by. Although severely wounded, he "ordered the three men near him to leap clear and then rushed back to help more escape. He was still urging his gunners over the side when the ship went down." For his outstanding courage and unselfish devotion to his men, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart.

Namesake

was named in his honor. The ship was laid down by Tampa Shipbuilding Co., Tampa, Florida, on June 1, 1943; launched on June 4, 1944; sponsored by his sister, Mrs. Witten H. McConnochie, and commissioned on August 30, 1944, with Lieutenant Commander Theodore A. O'Gorman in command.