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My 1st ship, USS Vogelgesang DD-862 (1945-1982) The USS Vogelgesang was a Gearing-class destroyer, was laid down on August 3, 1944, by the Bethlehem Steel Company of Staten Island, New York, and launched on January 15, 1945. Her sponsor was Miss…
USS Laws (DD-558) Fletcher-Class Destroyer Launched April 22, 1943Commissioned November 18, 1943 In my opinion, one of the most graceful class of ships ever built.
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Lee Damicone Great class of destroyers as were the Gearing-class and my 1st destroyer...USS Vogelesang. DD-862
Ensigns Dorothy Swallen and Dora Eggleston, U.S. Navy nurses stationed at Mare Island Navy Yard, late 1944. The destroyer USS Wadleigh (DD-689) is in the background.
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David De Rooy To all the former "Waves" I salute you. Especially these two officers.
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David De Rooy Nothing against "Cold war veterans" but 45-91 wasn't all cold there was Korea and Vietnam in there.
