D. 501 (c) (3) nonprofits are tax-exempt and eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. on 08 July 1917. 308k. 112 crewmen were lost with the ship. USS McNulty (DE 581) 17 November 1943: Keel laid by the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Inc. 0653009. ( U. 13 March 1944: Commissioned at Hingham, Mass. Denfield, USNR, in command. (Photo and text from the "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships") Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United. Katschinski, USNR, in command. Willis aboard. The North Pacific Chapter of Destroyer Escort Sailors Association is an active and growing organization, established in August 1983. 0669505. Keep the memory of the destroyer escort Sailors and their mission. , Hingham, Mass. Dock, Houston, Tex. 501 (c) (3) nonprofits are tax-exempt and eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. 14 February 1944: This photo was taken from the stern of USS Brough (DE 148) turning to port, with Blair in the background somewhere in the Atlantic. , USNR, in command. Bill Gonyo. 7, 1934, in Natrona, a son of. Retirement The Slater at Albany (2011) Destroyer escort sailors. 1943-1945. Navy poster featuring Mess Attendant Harmon and USS Harmon (DE 678), which was named in his honor. USS Frederick C. Henderson Harbor, NY 13651 United States. 18 March 1958: Commissioned at San Francisco, Lcdr. S. Evarts is wearing what appears to be Camouflage Measure 31 or 32, Design 10D. Allen (DE 531) 31 August 1943: Keel laid by the Boston Navy Yard, Charlestown, Mass. Whitman (Sponsor) and Mrs. My thanks to: The Destroyer Escort Sailors Association who awarded this banner. Fellows in command. Perry (DE 1034) 04 January 1956: Keel laid at the Avondale Marine Ways, Westwego, La. National Archives. Navy during World War II aboard the destroyer escort, Otterstetter, in the Pacific theater from 1944 – 1946. Harris (DE 447) underway in Measure 31, Design 2D camouflage, location unknown. Earl was also proud to have participated with fellow WWII. 19 January 1943: Broadside view of Whitman after her launching at Mare Island. 21 June 1943: Commissioned, Lt. 85k. Davis (DE 136) 24 April 1945: Sunk, torpedoed while attacking by U-546 in the Western Atlantic. 17 December 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. La Prade, mother of the late Lieutenant La Prade. Joe was an inspiration and example to younger sailors and he became a staunch supporter of the Naval JROTC program at Stadium High School. - Samuel B. 8k. SLATER in NYC 1996. S. 18 March 1945: U-866 was sunk in the Atlantic NE of Boston (43. S. S. Howard, mother of Corporal Howard. A. S. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive Left ship's patch Courtesy of Bob Costanzo, Right patch from Nick Tiberio Ship's name tab courtesy of Al Grazevich. Rear Admiral Bostwick died in Washington on 14 January 1940 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Sasse, Lcdr Francis R. 181k. ALBANY — The 42nd Annual Memorial Service for the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. J. M. Port Angeles, Wash. Cofer (DE 208) Building and Operational Data : 12 May 1943: Keel laid by the Charleston Navy Yard, Charleston, S. Navy National Archives photo #USN 1143096 from the Naval History and Heritage Command). 25 December 1944: This photo of Christmas, 1944, shows that recovery can take a long time. A. Navy photograph, File #1133-10 from the Public Relations Office, Sixth Naval District, Fort Sumter Hotel, Charleston, S. . ; courtesy of Chris Wright) 0609910. The sailor was transferred to USS Guadalcanal to receive an emergency appendectomy. 214k. Anna Halsey (Sponsor) holds the christening bottle prior to the launching of USS Delbert W. 24 July 1942: Launched as HMS Drury (BDE-50) 04 March 1943: Reallocated to the U. James Corley, sister of Seaman Tinsman. (Chauvin) Falgout of Raceland, La. Roberts photographed in 1944, probably circa June, while off. Navy Photo #80-G-445096 from the United States National Archives) David Wright Destroyer Archives. 15 January 1947: Decommissioned at San. Barnes, then immediately. ( U. after 2 years and 5½ months. USS Tabberer (DE 418) (1944-1960) was the first ship to be named in his honor. Naval Academy in 1920. 25 April 1944: Tampa, Fla. After being torpedoed, she was taken under. The Hall of Valor Project. - Forward plan view. He was killed in action on board USS San Francisco (CA 38) during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, 13 November 1942. 0617601. 1 and AM1506-S3-3-: CVA 447-4737 by Walter E. Charles K. T. 206k. ( U. Bill Gonyo. The ship is painted in the MS22 camouflage scheme. Mike Green. These ships (left to right) USS Van Voorhis (DE 1028), USS Hammerberg (DE 1015) and USS Joseph K. 25 March 1944: Haas underway off the Boston Navy Yard. From left to right: Mr. Sophia Micka. Catherine Sheehan, mother of Chief Quartermaster Sheehan. ( Photo #AM1506-S3-3-: CVA 447-4737. 29 June 1944: Commissioned, Lcdr. ( U. The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum. James' greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren. Port Angeles, Wash. 0651012. G. 258k. , Lcdr. - The future USS Oswald (DE 767) launching at the Tampa Shipbuilding Company shipyard. Hale had just departed the Norfolk Naval Operating Base in company with Card (CVE 11), Dale W. S. 26 April 1943: off the Boston Navy Yard. 722k. USS Doyle C. (Debbie's Dad is on the far-right) 1943: Quincy, Mass. Cole died at the Naval Hospital, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, Calif. Born and raised in New Berlin, NY, he was a Pharmacist Mate 1/c aboard the Destroyer Escort USS Liddle, DE-206, later converted to the fast transport APD-60. - The destroyer escort USS Evarts (DE 5), underway at sea (position 42 13'N, 69 10'W). 27 April 1947: Placed "in service, in reserve", assigned to NRT, 13th Naval District at Bellingham, Wash. Attack joined by Peterson (DE 152) and Joyce (DE 317), sub. Marron, CO of the. D. C. G. USS Holt DE 706 USS Kendall C. 16 October 1945: Decommissioned at Charleston, S. M. Port Angeles, Wash. 20 February 1970: the Pacific Ocean - Two views of the escort ship USS Roark (DE 1053) underway off the coast of San Diego, California. Undated port broadside view of Christopher at sea. The Bronstein class of destroyer escorts were the smallest ships able to mount that sonar. D. USS Hilbert DE 742 USS Holder DE 401. Navy destroyer escort USS Brennan (DE 13) in port. 0652801. In 1993 the Board of Directors of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association voted for and established a new organization, the. S. This is a list of destroyer escorts of the United States Navy, listed in a table sortable by both name and hull-number. undated wartime image. 319k. An avid music lover, he played guitar and piano and sang his entire life. , Quincy, Mass. "Dick" Casper, who nominated our site for the award. Between 0840 and 0958 Laning received 35,0221 gallons of fuel oil. 06 September 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. 8 in (324 mm) ASW Torpedo Tubes (2 x Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes) USS Buchanan. Martin Davis, the historian of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association, introduced them. William G. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum The Destroyer History Foundation. Naval Historical Center photo #19-N-43274 from the Naval History and Heritage Command) Bob Hurst. 13547 Cty Rt 123. 0624103. 10 October 1943: Christened and commissioned. Johnson went down 3000 yards off Keith 's bow. Bertha Underhill, aunt of Ensign Underhill. 02 April 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. The tin can sailors of the destroyer escort USS Kirk (DE-1087) are quick to point out that their primary mission—the “bottom line” of antisubmarine warfare—had been to hunt and. She is the ex-USS Bronstein (DE 189). 71k. USS Haas (DE 424) (1944-1958) was the first ship to be named in his honor. James L. 143k. Charity Navigator currently only evaluates nonprofits registered with the IRS as 501 (c) (3) organizations. C. - USS Reybold moored at Pier C of the Brooklyn Navy Yard with USS Sims (DE 154) tied up on her starboard side. ( U. 25 August 1944: the Atlantic Ocean - USS Keith (DE 241) is transferring a pilot from a downed aircraft to USS Core (CVE 13). Chalkley, USNR, representing Commander, Eighth Naval District; Lcdr. Activities are conducted by members of the national Destroyer Escort Sailors Association (DESA), which maintains an extensive web site with ships’ histories and photos. Perry, widow of Rear Admiral Perry. He graduated high school in Espanola, N. J. O'Brien (DE 421), with a fourth unidentified DE aft. Osberg (DE 538) Building and Operational Data : 03 November 1943: Keel laid by the Boston Navy Yard, Charlestown, Mass. Smith, SK2, USNR"). 23 March 1945: Ulithi Atoll, the Caroline Islands - Detail view of stern racks and smoke tanks aboard USS John C. Eugene M. com; Sea Service Reunions; Tail Hook Association - Airgroup and Carrier Reunions; Tin Can Sailors - Destroyers, Destroyer Escorts, Frigates and Destroyer Tenders Reunions Destroyer escort (DE) was the United States Navy mid-20th-century classification for a 20-knot (37 km/h; 23 mph). Roy O. Carl David Peiffer was born 18 September 1915, in Wilmington, N. 02 April 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. 07 October 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. R. 20 September 1962: New York, N. 0658801. "U. S. Commander William M. 20 March 1943: Commissioned by Captain A. Additional Links. He enlisted in the Navy 20 October 1933 and was designated a naval aviator 21 March 1942. Barker Jr. David Buell. , Newark, N. Hamilton, USNR, in command. A. J. 29 August 1970: Westwego, La. , Inc. 19 August 1944: the Atlantic Ocean east of Boston, Mass. 0676903. Destroyer Escort Photo Index DE- 101 USS ALGER. On April 30, she was berthed at Leonardo Pier I of Naval Ammunition Depot Earle on Raritan Bay to discharge ammunition, as. The first is taken prior to late 1971 when her BPMDS launcher was installed, and the second after. S. Robinson (DE 220) (1944-1960) was the first ship to be named in his honor. 13 February 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Cummings. 26 June 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Note crew manning her rails. Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. USS Osmus (DE 701), of the 'Buckley' type, showing dazzle camouflage.