The U.S. Navy and The Twilight Zone

Two U.S. Navy ships were used in Rod Serling’s TV show The Twilight Zone.  The episode was  “The Thirty-Fathom Grave”, Air date: January 10, 1963. 

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They were the USS Edson DD 946 and USS Mullinnix DD 944.   

Curious to know if there are any old timers out there, who served on board either ship during the filming of that story.

Both ships have a combat history.  I believe one is a museum and the other sunk.

Rod Serling was himself a WW II decorated combat veteran who fought in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division.  His experience and memories from that time reflect his feelings in several of his Twilight Zone war stories.

Excellent story, outstanding acting,  and is still creepy. 

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