Question: Who was the native Texan who commanded a submarine, discovered in 2024, that was sunk in the Philippine Sea during World War II?
Answer: Samuel Dealey
Dealey was the sole commander of the USS Harder, which sank sixteen Japanese warships—the most of any American submarine—during its six patrols between December 1942 and August 1944. Dealey was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and service.
