Submarine Torpedoman's Mates who have had Buildings, Clubs or Athletic Fields named after Them

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US NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE, PEARL HARBOR, HI

Nine enlisted barracks, the Enlisted Club, and an athletic field on the Submarine Base have been named for submarine personnel who performed their duties in exemplary fashion. All were awarded decorations, ranging from the Navy Cross to the Navy Commendation Medal. Seven of the 11 so honored lost their lives in action or in the line of duty.

Specifically, Torpedoman's Mates are mentioned below:

..... FREANER HALL

Freaner Hall was named in honor of Chief Torpedoman's Mate Eugene Freaner who was awarded the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry while serving as Chief of the Boat in BONEFISH (SS-223) during her third war patrol in the South China Sea. During repeated attacks against vital enemy military and naval forces while under constant enemy depth charges, bombing and shelling, Chief Freaner rendered invaluable services in contributing to the sinking of 21,000 tons of hostile shipping and to the infliction of serious damage upon 19,000 additional tons.

..... ZELINA HALL

Zelina Hall was named in honor of Chief Torpedoman's Mate George Zelina who was awarded the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry while serving as leading Torpedoman in NARWHAL (SS-167) during her first war patrol in the Wake Island area during which 12,000 tons of enemy shipping were sunk.