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James Shepherd FreemanJames Shepherd Freeman (b. April 30, 1900; d. August 7, 1962) was a World War II Admiral in the United States Navy and the son of Alabama millionaire James Stanley Freeman. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1921 before entering a career in the military. While commander of the USS Alchiba, he was assigned to bring supplies and ammunition to marines stationed in Guadalcanal. On November 28, 1942, his ship was torpedoed by a Japanese midget submarine. Then-commander Freeman ordered the Alchiba's engines turned to full throttle and ran the ship ashore, saving the lives of the crew and ensuring that the much-needed ammunition was not lost. Freeman received the Navy Cross for his actions. During his career in the Navy, Freeman also served as commander of the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii before World War II He was married to Dorothea Steinmann Freeman, whom he widowed. He is often referred to as "James Freeman, Sr." to distinguish him from his son, James Freeman.
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Image from the website of Arlington National Cemetery. Freeman, James Shepherd Freeman, James Shepherd
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