This electronic archive was created to preserve and provide access to the personal. Navy, created by offices within the Department of the Navy in the course of business. USS Pratt (DE 363) 11 April 1944: Keel laid at the Consolidated Steel Corp. after 2 years and 3 months of service. Navy destroyer escort USS Samuel B. (Photo and text from the "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships") Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United. June 2, 2021. Article. William B. Interviewer: Randy Papadopoulos. S. strategy in the region. S. . 17 December 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. - Pacific Fleet ships tied up at a dock during Portland's annual Rose Festival include the destroyer USS David R. For additional interview excerpts, or more information about the project, visit the Student Veteran Oral History Project at Monmouth University. Names of Interviewers: Douglas Aumack and Flora Higgins. She joined destroyers Morris, Franks and Hughes and minesweeper Revenge in guarding Air Support Group 52. By Captain George Stewart, USN (RET) This is the fourth in a series of articles by Captain Stewart detailing the technical specifications, manning, and operations of the U. ; courtesy of Chris Wright) Ed Zajkowski Narvon, Pa. - USS Douglas L. Highfill (left) explains flight deck operations to Midshipmen Charles E. Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. Please note that most of our records exist in paper. Type. Robert H. Seattle, Wash. g. Through these oral histories, active duty sailors, veterans, and civilians tell the stories of the United States Navy. 22 November 1945: Arrived in San Pedro, Cal. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) American Airpower Heritage Museum Oral Histories; Destroyer Escort Sailors Association Garden State Chapter Oral Histories; Guadalcanal - Eric Hammel Research Oral Histories; San Diego Navy Personnel R & D Center Oral History Transcripts; USS CASSIN YOUNG - Boston NHP Oral History Project The NHHC Navy Combat Documentation Unit (NCDU) is a reserve unit tasked with documenting the history of the U. The first Johnston (DD 557) was laid down 6 May 1942 by the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Co . The three destroyer escorts conducted a line-abreast sonar sweep and, at 1335, England gained sonar contact on I-16. Vietnam War Command History Reports. - USS Neal A. USS Presley (DE 371) 06 June 1944: Keel laid at the Consolidated Steel Corp. He died 22 July 1932, at his home on Bermuda. For more information on how to access these oral histories, please contact the Navy Archives. Coast Guard on destroyer escorts, according to Zarem. USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) This is a list of destroyers of the United States Navy, sorted by hull number. Navy destroyer escort USS Brennan (DE 13) in port. The National Association of Destroyer Veterans is a group numbering 12,000. Torpedo retrievers. 1 June 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Oral history programs carry out oral history projects on multiple major topics or focus on one major theme. Destroyer Escort Historical Museum USS Slater DE-766 PO Box 1926 Albany, NY 12201-1926 Phone (518) 431-1943 Vol. A series of interviews conducted with sailors that served as Navy SEALs and on Underwater Demolition Teams, the forerunner of the Navy SEALs, during World War II and Vietnam. USS New Jersey (BB-62) is the most decorated battleship in Navy history, earning distinction in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and conflicts in the Middle East. This section includes over 21. ( U. Researcher. A Buckley-class destroyer escort, the England had a crew of 186 and weighed in. Introduction: Welcome to the DESA Oral History Project website at Monmouth University. Baker, Clarence. Navy Photo #DE-26-4547-43) 0602604. Matthews, U. They began the project by clearing trash and removing. US Navy sailors work to save German submarine U-505 shortly after it was abandoned by its crew, June 4, 1944. I’m Shanna Schuster, the visitor engagement and program manager aboard USS SLATER and today we are going to DE classify USS ULVERT M. Destroyer escorts mounted the latest and most up-to-date anti-submarine weapons and detection gear available during World War II, including. This is a list of destroyer escorts of the United States Navy, listed in a table sortable by both name and hull-number. altitude. They explain the historical importance of destroyer escorts, and show visitors how sailors lived, slept, ate, fought, and entertained themselves while aboard ship. When quoting material from the file please reference “FAIC Oral History. They interviewed veterans who were members of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association Garden State Chapter. Edward "Eddie" Micka grew up in Billings, Montana. 0676903. Key, USMCR. 23 May 1944: San Francisco Bay - USS William C. 18 May 1944: San Francisco Bay. Osborn from the Naval History and Heritage Command) (U. 07 July 1943: Bow view of the USS Dempsey (DE 26) (inboard) and USS Duffy (DE 27) (outboard) pictured at Mare Island Navy Yard outfitting pier. She was in overhaul at the yard from 16 May to 01 July 1945. S. 18 No. Suggested Internet Sites: Destroyer Escort Sailors' Association: United States Navy: National Archives:. Navy photo #80-G-382849 and BS 132045 from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Md. S. S. 141k. ( Official U. and Ann [Wexler] Roberts -- enlisted in the U. Subjects Discussed: Personal recollections of Jim Barnes, a former officer in World War II. The attendees included the World War II veteran, Joe Piccirillo, of the USS POOLE (DE-151), Al Gregg, who served in USS JACCARD (DE-355) as well as Jim Klepper, who served aboard USS FARQUHAR (DE-139) and was accompanied by. The former newspaper correspondent, who is Albany's Department of Water and Water Supply. Johnson went down 3000 yards off Keith 's bow. expenses. Believing they had run into the majority of the American fleet due to the ferocity of the destroyer and destroyer escorts. 27 January 1970: the Pacific Ocean - The escort ship USS Hepburn (DE 1055) is shown underway in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Hawaii. Necessity for building, along with destroyers, of smaller and cheaper ships was advanced by a number of officers and admirals of the American Navy in 1939. S. , Orange, Tex. 0609909. The Destroyer Escort Sailors Association was founded in 1975 by Frank Crawford a Sonarman from Knoxville, Tennessee. USS Fechteler (DE 157) (1943-1944) was the first ship named in their honor, she was succeeded by DD 870 (1946-1970). ( U. USS LEOPOLD. They traveled with and. Navy ships keep running records of their activities on board, and many of these logs are sent to the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) to be archived as permanent records. Interviews with current and former sailors discussing specific events and moments in their careers. 214k. USS Thomas J. Wann. - A press release photo of the future USS Bronstein (DE 1037) being launched at Avondale Shipyards, Inc. The future USS Otter (DE 210) slides down the building way after being christened at the Charleston Navy Yard. 0601909. C. USS Schmitt (DE 676) (1943-1949) was the first ship named in his honor. Butler class destroyer escort. 0602102507. Y. C. 1 × triple 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes. This interview is for the Oral History Project. t. It's actually USS Whitehurst (DE 634) posing as the fictional "USS Haynes (DE 181)". 44K 12,865. Mason’s Distinguished Flying Cross briefly extols his actions as a US. Samuel B. Compiled by Harvard Librarians, this guide offers strategies for locating oral history interviews, as well as a list of. Description: Naval Airman Daniel R. Naval Reserve 17 August 1942 and joined Plymouth (PG 57) 01 January 1943 for duty as soundman third class. Navy Buckley-class destroyer escort (DE. S. In the background is the U. (Avondale photo #11590 donated to the Navy, Bronstein (FF-1037), Ships History File; from the Naval History and Heritage Command) Mike Green Port Angeles, Wash. Roberts had a short-lived but ferocious service. | Learn more about Timothy Slisky's work experience, education, connections & more by. , in Hingham, Massachusetts, on 6 October 1943 and launched on 27 November 1943. - A newspaper clipping photo of Jenks hitting the water for the first time. Kephart, mother. to 4 p. The unit, which was founded in 1991 following Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm, was originally named Navy Combat Documentation Detachment 206 (DET 206). USS Slater (DE 766) 09 March 1943: Keel laid at the Tampa Shipbuilding Co. S. S. 11 September 1943: Pittsburgh, Pa. S. View Issue. Samuel J. September 1960: Tweedy at Pensacola, Fla. The proud history of Destroyer Escorts started during WWI to protect convoys from enemy attack. Y. He became a U. - Pettit (DE 253) and Cockrill (DE. 0602102508. (U. Battle of Midway - Bowen P. His siblings were Ruth Genevieve and Rose Ann Lough. Donated Collections. Commissioned into. On April 30, 1946, the USS , a U. Please note: The collections described here are only a small portion of the operational records we maintain at the NHHC. Martin H. USS Gunason DE 795. , Lcdr. Evans made a speech to the. Y. (U. 14 June 1944 Commissioned at 16:07 while moored to the Tennessee Coal and Iron Co. We set up artifact displays, and give oral presentations. 60k0602101509. This interview is for the Oral History Project at Monmouth University. Almost all destroyers built between the 1930s and early 1980s used asbestos. USS Edsall (DD-219), 1920–1942 (NH 69331). A series of interviews conducted with sailors that served as Navy SEALs and on Underwater Demolition Teams, the forerunner of the Navy SEALs, during World War II and Vietnam. Darryl Baker. 1943: Quincy, Mass. Gary (DE 326) (1943-1947, 1957-1973) was the first ship to be named in his honor. The three destroyer escorts conducted a line-abreast sonar sweep and, at 1335, England gained sonar contact on I-16. Navy Photo #80-G-229758 from the United States National Archives) Tracy White. March / April 1944: Bow on view of USS Martin (DE 30) at an unidentified location, probably Noumea. A. SLATER SIGNALS. The interviews were conducted by historian Tim Frank between 2011 and. Oral histories from the female corps of WAVES, SPARS, nurses, as well as military spouses can be found in this collection. Naval Historical Center photos # NH 91630, from the Naval History and Heritage Command) Bob Hurst. For his devotion to duty and courage, Lt. By providing an. Keller (DE 419) (1944-1965) was the first ship to be named in his honor. Ships of this class played an important role in protecting convoys during war, as well as bombarding shorelines and served as radar picket ships towards the war's. 8 × depth charge projectors. . 21 June 1946: Decommissioned at Green Cove Springs, Fla. Marian Eastmond -- May 4, 1937. The primary mission of the USS SLATER/Destroyer Escort Historical Museum is to utilize the SLATER as an educational platform to teach youth and visitors about contributions of the destroyer escorts in World War II and the postwar Navy. S. Destroyer escorts were built as a result of a critical shortage of anti-submarine. Cox, Director NHHC. Peterson (DE 337) Dale W. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today. 3 Memorial This monument is dedicated to the memory of Vice Admiral Clifton. The myth likely originated from “routine research” at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard during World War II.