Holloway Halstead Frost
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Holloway Halstead Frost born in Brooklyn, New York,
was an American World War I
Navy officer and Navy Cross
recipient.
A widely published author, his work ranged the gamut of naval subjects, from history to operational analysis to ship-handling. His naval career was as distinguished as his literary; he not only was a designated naval aviator, but was also qualified for command in submarines.
He was awarded the Navy Cross for his World War I service as aide to Commander, American Patrol Detachment, Atlantic Fleet, a billet in which he played a significant role in developing the tactics of surface and air forces in combined operations against submarines.
Commander Frost died January 26, 1935 at Kansas City, Missouri
, while a member of the staff of the Command and General Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
was named in his honor. The ship was launched March 21, 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Orange, Texas
; sponsored by Mrs. Holloway H. Frost, widow of Commander Frost; and commissioned August 30, 1943, Lieutenant Commander T. S. Lank in command.
was an American World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
Navy officer and Navy Cross
Navy Cross
The Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
recipient.
Naval career
Frost was a member of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1900.A widely published author, his work ranged the gamut of naval subjects, from history to operational analysis to ship-handling. His naval career was as distinguished as his literary; he not only was a designated naval aviator, but was also qualified for command in submarines.
He was awarded the Navy Cross for his World War I service as aide to Commander, American Patrol Detachment, Atlantic Fleet, a billet in which he played a significant role in developing the tactics of surface and air forces in combined operations against submarines.
Commander Frost died January 26, 1935 at Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, while a member of the staff of the Command and General Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Namesake
USS Frost (DE-144)USS Frost (DE-144)
USS Frost was an Edsall-class destroyer escort built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided destroyer escort protection against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys...
was named in his honor. The ship was launched March 21, 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Orange, Texas
Orange, Texas
Orange is a city in Orange County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 18,643. It is the county seat of Orange County, and is the easternmost city in Texas. Located on the Sabine River at the border with Louisiana, it is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur...
; sponsored by Mrs. Holloway H. Frost, widow of Commander Frost; and commissioned August 30, 1943, Lieutenant Commander T. S. Lank in command.