See other definitions of DESA. Taussig (DE 1030), are part of a six-ship group visiting the city before going back to sea. 99. S. Guided tours. To The DE, FF, LCS Photo Index Page: Back To The Main Photo Index: Comments, Suggestions, E-mail: Webmaster. This undated press photograph was taken by Culver Pictures of New York City, New York. . - The future USS Oswald (DE 767) launching at the Tampa Shipbuilding Company shipyard. one SH-2 Seasprite (LAMPS I) helicopter. 5" W at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!Add to Cart Add this copy of Destroyer Escort Sailors Association: Trim But Deadly, to cart. USS Bostwick (DE 103) (1943-1946) was the first ship to be named in his honor. The Kirk ’s legacy, however, is bound up in compassion and mercy; the little DE was an. Y. S. , assigned to Escort Squadron 5 at Seattle, Wash. 25, 2003 Erected 2003 by St. Barnes (DE-353) 11 January 1944: Keel laid by the Consolidated Steel Corp. ( U. S. Charles K. DESA is an organization established to honor those who served aboard the small but mighty Destroyer Escorts from WWII to the 1990's. Although we served on different ships, we all had the bond that we. . They were also known as the GMT or "short hull" DE class, with GMT standing for General Motors Tandem Diesel drive. 31 May 1944: Original scheduled commissioning date, accepted by the U. James L. ( U. Although we served on different ships, we all had the bond that we. . S. J. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association: Trim but Deadly Vol I. Yard and district craft. 302k. 15 November 1944: off Brooklyn, N. 0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Turner. Navy Photo #80-G-269442 and 80-G-269441 from the Naval History and Heritage Command) 0605102. 13 May 1944: the Atlantic - USS Ahrens (DE 575) underway, painted in measure 22. The USS Stadtfeld (DE 29) is forward of Martin. Check your spelling. Nick Tiberio. . ( Photo from the U. Earl was also proud to have participated with fellow WWII. It's actually USS Whitehurst (DE 634) posing as the fictional "USS Haynes (DE 181)". 19 January 1944: Commissioned, Lcdr. In 1993 the Board of Directors of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association voted for and established a new organization, the. This collection represents the Naval War College's collection of oral histories. They served in World War II as convoy escorts and anti-submarine warfare ships. ( U. S. Archive Manager. Although we served on different ships, we all had the bond that we. Shelton, Conn. Cockrill, mother of Lieutenant Cockrill. 26 January 1951: San Diego, Cal. , Ltd. Bill Gonyo. The Destroyer Escort Sailors Association was founded in 1975 by Frank Crawford a Sonarman from Knoxville, Tennessee. 09 April 1957: the Atlantic Ocean - A poor quality shot of USS Lester (DE 1022) at sea. They began the project by clearing trash and removing. S. Roberts (DE 413) leaving the ways at Brown Shipbuilding Company. Summer 1957:. ( Photo from the U. 29 August 1970: Westwego, La. 0600505. ) Holder was presumed dead next day, 05 June 1942, and was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism. 78k. 17 November 1943: Commissioned at the New York Navy Yard by Radm. This. . Pillsbury was severely damaged when U-505 's bow plane sliced open the DE's hull. USS French (DE 367) (1944-1946) was the first ship to be named in his honor. Available with membership or data download. - USS Mason (DE 529) being launched at the Boston Navy Yard. USS Stewart (DE–238) is an Edsall -class destroyer escort, the third United States Navy ship so named. Frank, who served on the USS Lewis DE535 and the Earl K. . After commanding the Pacific Fleet, he served as Commissioner of U. Navsource. 07 December 1943: Launched. Raising Cane’s to open first Michigan location Tuesday By Alex Washington Oct 17, 2022. Note the South Dakota-class battleship in the. those American sailors who served on Destroyer Escort ships since 1975; and WHEREAS, the Northeast Chapter of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association hosts a special ceremony annually to honor the sailors of Destroyer Escorts from WW II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Cold War with special tribute paid to those who lost their lives with their. 17 June 1944: Orange, Tex. . -. 05 May 1967: Newport, R. Grace Seiverling. 10 December 1945: Christened by Mrs. Although we served on different ships, we all had the bond that we. Lester is buried at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Westmont, Illinois. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association: Trim But Deadly, Vol. Navy Photo #80-G-269442 and 80-G-269441 from the Naval History and Heritage Command) 0605102. USS Gilligan (DE 508) 26 April 1943: Contract awarded to Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. ( U. DESA is an organization established to honor those who served aboard the small but mighty Destroyer Escorts from WWII to the 1990's. They were also known as the GMT or "short hull" DE class, with GMT standing for General Motors Tandem Diesel drive. g. Researcher. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association Language English eng en Subject Destroyer escorts - United States United States - Military history - Korean War, 1950-1953 United States - Military history - Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Extent 3 v. C. Try more general words. E. Saylor, Samuel; Hatch, Gardner et al (ed) Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. Although we served on different ships, we all had the bond that we. 722k. 99. USS Lester (DE 1022) (1957-1973) was the first ship named in his honor. Acree (DE 356) 24 January 1944: Keel laid by the Consolidated Steel Corp. . 20 January 1944: Houston, Tex. 12 June 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Miss Helen S. (company number 4240081), PO BOX 488, HENDERSON HARBOR, NY, 136510624103. Actor and vocalist. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association Bolo Tie Military Western DESA Vintage Rare. 21 June 1946: Decommissioned at Green Cove Springs, Fla. The mission of Tin Can Sailors is threefold: To educate and broaden the public’s understanding of the contribution made by destroyers and those who served aboard them and to promote and to preserve destroyer history. William Seiverling (DE 441) Building and Operational Data : 02 December 1943: Keel laid at the Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. 1956: Bay City, Mich. (U. The lead ship was USS Evarts, launched on 7. Cole died at the Naval Hospital, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, Calif. Navy photo #NH 63499 from the Naval History and Heritage Command showing Lcdr. View the USS Tweedy (DE 532) DANFS history entry located on the Naval History and Heritage Command web site. James L. Activity & Mission Description. Johnson, USNR, in command. USS Francis Hammond DE/FF 1067 USS FREDERICK C. DE -- Destroyer Escorts Click on "DE-##" for link to page with specifications, history, photographs (where available). Greenbacker in command. This undated press photograph was taken by Culver Pictures of New York City, New York. 13 February 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. com; Military. 1. ( U. Ira F. 5" L x 2. DESA also holds an annual convention in August or September. , and died there on 04 July 1971, at the age of 94. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association listed as DESA Destroyer Escort Sailors Association - How is Destroyer Escort Sailors Association abbreviated?Torpedo retrievers. 18 May 1944: San Francisco Bay. S. 85k. - Pettit (DE 253) and Cockrill (DE. Rear Admiral Bostwick died in Washington on 14 January 1940 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. – Guests view the christening and launching of USS French at Consolidated Steel & Shipbuilding. 01 June 1944: Commissioned at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Lcdr. J. , Inc. (Photo #19-N-84967 and 19-N-84965, Bureau of Ships Collection, U. That assistance has totaled $148,500 over the years. DESTROYER ESCORT SAILORS ASSOCIATION: Conformed submission company name, business name, organization name, etc CIK: N/S (NOT SPECIFIED) Company's Central Index Key (CIK). 12 September 1943: Commissioned at Hingham, Mass. Although we served on different ships, we all had the bond that we. USS Evarts. 1957: San Diego - shortly after commissioning. USS Strickland (DE 333) (1944-1959) was the first ship to be named in his honor. 11 September 1943: Pittsburgh, Pa. S. and enlisted in the Navy 17 October 1940. USS Bostwick (DE 103) (1943-1946) was the first ship to be named in his honor. 14 October 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Miss Katherine Day, youngest sister of Chief Water Tender Day. , Orange, Tex. 30 December 1943: Brooklyn, N. The Destroyer Escort Sailors Association raised the funds to bring the Slater back to the United States, where it was docked at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City in 1993. S. USS Gunason DE 795. , Orange, Tex. DESA is an organization established to honor those who served aboard the small but mighty Destroyer Escorts from WWII to the 1990's. , Houston, Tex. Key, mother of 1/Lt. She was built by the Tampa Shipbuilding Co. S. Evans (DE 113) at Philadelphia from the starboard bow. This collection contains copies of transcripts of oral histories collected by students in a Monmouth University oral history course. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum The Destroyer History Foundation Tin Can Sailors Shipmate Registry - USS Willis. She. 433k. Photographed from a blimp of squadron ZP-11. S. . 141k. Naval Academy in 1920. P. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive Ship's Name Tab Courtesy of Al Grazevich USS Silverstein (DE 534) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign:.