Hilan Ebert

Hilan Ebert, born March 21, 1903 in Alliance, Ohio, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1926.

Navy career
Ebert served in various billets afloat and ashore until assigned to USS Northampton (CL-26) April 29, 1942. Lieutenant Commander Ebert was killed November 30, 1942 when his ship was torpedoed in the Battle of Tassafaronga off Guadalcanal.

Awarded the Navy Cross
He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his courage and disregard for his own safety beyond the call of duty until his ship was lost. Lieutenant Commander Ebert was survived by his wife, mother and two sons Scott and David.

Namesake
USS Ebert (DE-768) was named in his honor. The ship was launched May 11, 1944 by Tampa Shipbuilding Co., Inc., Tampa, Florida; sponsored by Mrs. Hilan Ebert, widow of Lieutenant Commander Ebert; and commissioned July 12, 1944.