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The article claims that the O'Bannon had a major role in the sinking
of the Hiei, but if you go to the article on the Hiei, it doesn't
mention O'Bannon. Instead, it mentions the Sterrett (sp?).
"O'Bannon’s gunfire, in combination with the attacks of the rest of the force, damaged Hiei so badly that she was a sitting duck for the air attack which sank her next day."
Mm, I don't read that as a major role, but it could be rephrased. I think the Hiei article is giving Sterett too much credit.
Our article on the battle says, "Hiei, ... now became the focus of gunfire from many of the U.S. ships. ... Laffey was able to rake Hiei’s superstructure with 5-inch shells and machinegun fire, ... Sterett and O'Bannon likewise pumped several salvos into Hiei’s superstructure from close range, and perhaps one or two torpedoes into her hull, causing Hiei further damage, before both destroyers escaped into the darkness."
Sterett’s account says, "Sterett turned now to Hiei, let fly four torpedoes, and peppered her superstructure with 5-inch shells. Though the battleship neither sank nor sustained severe damage, Sterett scored two torpedo hits before a third target crossed her bow."
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