The jolly cholly, our semiannual newsletter joe lambert, em2 6264, is the editor of the jolly cholly. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss brownson dd 868. Description, history, and photographs of destroyer uss brownson dd 868 in wwii. Y sponsored by miss caroline brownson hart granddaughter of admiral brownson and commissioned 17 november 1945 commander w. Uss brownson dd868 operated on song nha be river and mekong river delta during february 1967 uss fechteler dd870 operated in mekong river delta on september 27, 1965 and qui nhon bay november 2526, 1968 see other category uss damato dd871 operated on saigon river during december 12, 1967. Uss brownson dd 868 co fleet post office new york, new york not shown, and a larger version found on my illustrated cover above. The uss brownson was a destroyer, designated dd868, that served in the u. Joe published the jolly cholly from 1995 until 2016.
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Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Featuring a novelty or custom design, this will become your new favorite trucker cap. Charles r ware dd 865 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page 6 of 170 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Uss brownsondd868 gearing class destroyeratlantic fleet. Dd868 underway in the arabian sea on 12 august 1975. Brown dd546 1951, 1953 brownson dd868 1955, 1967, 1969, 1974 brumby de1044 1967, 1971, 1975, 1984. The ships, which were originally designed to serve as escort vessels for larger ships and to provide defense, are now much larger. It is designed to bring together past crew members of the brownson and to give them a. Uss brownson dd868 the second brownson dd868 was launched 7 july 1945 by bethlehem steel co. Its keel was laid down by the bethlehem steel corporation. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer veterans over 24,000 members and growing. Crossed over to the uss grand canyon in 1976 dd868 richard klett mm3 1265 0768 capt104 at. Brownson ii dd868 naval history and heritage command.
The second brownson dd868 was launched 7 july 1945 by bethlehem steel co. My uncle said this occurred early in the war when the task force was trying to fuel during a typhoon. Her first deployment with the sixth fleet was in 1948. British forces seize basseterre and guadeloupe from france. Aug 1954 mar 1955 cruise book rare find bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. The artwork depicts the uss brownson in all her glory. Navy photograph, from the collections of the naval history and heritage command. Navy aviator who served with distinction in france during the first world war. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss bache dd 470. Media in category uss brownson dd 868 the following files are in this category, out of total. The uss brownson dd 868 was a gearingclass destroyer laid down on february, 1945, and launched on july 7, the same year. Brownson, who had a record of fortytwo years continuous service in.
The uss brownson dd868 was commissioned on november 17, 1945. The standard fourbar postmark was used by the brownson during the expedition figure 1. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Uss brownson dd868 19451976 the second destroyer by this name, the gearingclass destroyer was built by the bethlehem steel co. Destroyer history uss brownson dd868 the brownson dd868 was commissioned at new york on 17 november 1945 and in november 1946 took part in the polar expedition led by admiral richard e. Brownson was laid down by the bethlehem steel corporation at staten island in new york on february 1945. She was one of 98 destroyers in the gearing class, a group of ships built at the end of world war ii and in the years soon after.
Authentic 5 panel custom us navy destroyer dd 868 uss brownson embroidered hat. Uss brownson dd868, a destroyer of wwn vintage, and a destroyer tender repair ship uss sierra ad18, also of wwii vintage. Brownson dd 868 naval cruise book, class of 1974, page 5 of 60 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Uss brownson dd868 and asbestos exposure asbestos ships. Navy destroyers, also known as torpedo boat destroyers, proved to be instrumental in offensive and defensive strategies for the navy, but the use of asbestos materials made for unsafe conditions for those onboard. There are 47 crew members registered for the uss brownson dd 868.
The ship, built by consolidated steel corporation ltd. The corry was named in honor of lieutenant commander william merrill corry, a u. Charles r ware dd 865 naval cruise book, class of 1964. Register and add yourself to the crew list of the uss brownson dd 868. Uss brownson dd868 framed navy ship display burgundy. To learn more about these records, please see a history of naval deck logs. Uss brownson dd868, a gearingclass destroyer, was the second ship of the united states. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss brownson dd868. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Aft view of uss brownson dd868 underway at sea on 9 october 1950 24745163. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss brownson dd 868 cruise book during this time period. Uss brownson dd868 operated on song nha be river and mekong river delta during. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Brownson was designed by gibbs and cox, naval architects, new york office. Uss brownson dd868 us navy military photograph rppc 1970s. The required evidence can come from an official ship history, deck logs, cruise books, captains letters, or similar documents. Our trucker hat is perfect for your unique, casual style. Brownson dd 868 naval cruise book, class of 1974, page. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. It was commissioned on november 17, 1945, under comdr. Destroyer navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. They were made when nearly all ships, military and civilian, were constructed using some amount of asbestos. Uss brownson dd868, a gearingclass destroyer, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for rear admiral willard h. He gave his life in an effort to rescue a companion from the burning wreckage of a crashed plane. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer. Here you can find our products for the following ships.
I hope everyone had time as i did, to spend with family and friends. Coxs command with the hull number dd868 and it served in the us navy for 31 years before it was decommissioned on september 30, 1976. Which navy shipsunits are agent orange eligible 1st lt. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Description, history, and photographs of destroyer uss brownson dd868 in wwii. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text. Many photos show crew members on duty and on shore leave, portraying both the routine and. I still believe in santa claus, christmas is my favorite time of the year.
Y sponsored by miss caroline brownson hart, granddaughter of admiral bronson. A ship can be listed in more than one category, based on its activities. Bronson, dd668, arriving at mare island april 19, 1945 looking a little battle weary. She was sunk by japanese aircraft off cape gloucester, new britain on 26 december 1943. Ca 1940s ppc ww2 uss brownson dd868 destroyer part of atlantic fleet mint.
You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. The uss brownson was launched on july 7, 1945, conducting shakedown in the caribbean and the atlantic ocean. A you would be purchasing the uss brownson dd 868 cruise book during this time period. Uss brownson dd 868 1954 1955 cruise book cd rare ebay. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service.
Uss brownson dd 518 was a fletcherclass destroyer of the united states navy commissioned on 3 february 1943. Vessel and station log books at the national archives navy deck logs available. If you served on the brownson and are now suffering because of asbestos, you may need assistance in making a va claim. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication valid as of 11162019 aaron ward dm34 1945. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog. More than just an artistic concept of the ship, this display includes a custom designed ship crest plaque and an engraved ship statistics plaque. After the sendee, i returned to study at rockhurst and graduated in may of 1976 with a degree in history and political science. Navy destroyer uss brownson dd868 off scotland uk, circa in september 1957. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. December 1946 april 1947 aboard uss brownson southpole. Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains. The only other reported is a threeline rubber stamp return address found on a january 1, 1947 cover thusly.
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