John S. Blue

For other people named John Blue, see John Blue (disambiguation).

John Stuart Blue was born in New York City on 29 August 1902, and graduated 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. 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.

Namesake

In 1944, the destroyer USS Blue (DD-744) was named in his honor.

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

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