This motorcycle frame would make a wonderful addition to your collection or a. Later her bow was used to repair uss blakeley, after that destroyer was damaged by a uboat the taylor was named after henry clay taylor, a us naval officer who served as a junior officer during the. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer veterans. The prints can be customized with ships patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. The artwork depicts the uss taylor in all her glory. Uss taylor dd468 operated on ganh rai bay during august 1967 and novemberdecember 1968 uss conway dd507 operated on saigon river during early august 1966 uss cony dd508 operated on ganh rai bay during november 67, 1967 uss walker dd. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. The lead ship of the class was uss fletcher dd 445. Added images of lester abbeys 1700 scale uss helena cl50. Uss conway dd 507 operated on saigon river during early august 1966. Rear admiral william rogers taylor, usn navy classification. Moore uss sarsfield dd 837 uss shelton dd 790 uss southerland dd 743 uss sproston dd 577 uss steinaker uss stickell dd 888 uss stoddard dd 566 uss stribling dd 867 uss strong dd 758 uss taussig uss taylor dd 468. Uss taylor dde468 fletcher class escort destroyer, korean war.
Uss stoddard dd 566 2 patches uss stormes dd 780 uss stout ddg55 uss stribling dd 867 uss strong dd 758 uss tattnall ddg19 uss taussig dd 746 uss taylor dde 468 uss theodore e. If you are from the uss taylor dd 468 and during the starfish prime test, send me a email if you are still alive. Uss taylor dd468 operated on ganh rai bay during august 1967 and novemberdecember 1968. The story begins in august 1945 when uss taylor escorted the battleship uss missouri bb 63 into tokyo bay to accept the surrender of the japanese empire. Later her bow was used to repair uss blakeley, after that destroyer was damaged by a uboat.
The uss taylor ffg50 patch is usually shipped with 15 business days. Named for the civil warera officer, later rear admiral william rogers taylor, she was commissioned at boston navy yard 28 august 1942, exactly a year after she was laid downthe ninth 2,100ton fletcherclass destroyer and the fifth from bath iron works. It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality. Uss taylor dddde468 was a fletcherclass destroyer of the united states navy, named for rear admiral william rogers taylor 18111889. We are happy to offer an authentic 5 panel custom us navy destroyer dd 468 uss taylor embroidered hat. Moore uss sarsfield dd837 uss shelton dd790 uss southerland dd743 uss sproston dd577 uss steinaker uss stickell dd888 uss stoddard dd566 uss stribling dd867 uss strong dd758 uss taussig uss taylor dd468. But whatever you do, dont quote it as an authority. Uss seattle aoe3 reunion uss turner joy dd951 reunion. In reality, taylor crippled ro101 during that attack. Would like to hear about future reunions dd 468 stanley bowen stg2 19671969 s. The first us navy ship to anchor in peace in japanese coastal waters at the end of world war ii was a destroyer that, wrote admiral halsey, admirably performed every mission assigned to her. Uss taylor dd 468, operation dominic 1, starfish prime entry.
Dec 23, 20 page 25 of 26 dd dde ddr destroyers greyhounds of the fleet posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Uss radford dd446 destroyer operated on ganh rai bay and saigon river during december 1967 uss nicholas dd449 destroyer operated on ganh rai bay during april 1965, mekong river delta during january 1967, and ganh rai bay and mekong river delta during august 1968 uss. Patches the national association of destroyer veterans. Cruise book of the uss taylor dd468 corregidor operation. Uss taylor dd 94 was a wickes class destroyer that served with the us atlantic fleet late in the first world war, but that had been reduced to a hulk by the outbreak of the second world war. Would like to hear about future reunions dd468 stanley bowen stg2 19671969 s. In addition, she earned two battle stars for her korean war service, and six battle stars for her vietnam war service. For details about the uss taylor dddde468 reunion which will be taking place in nashville, tn in. Uss robison uss rogers dd876 uss rowan dd782 uss rupertus dd851 uss samuel b. One of 111 ships of her class, taylor was commissioned near the end of world war i and patrolled in the atlantic ocean during and immediately following. She was laid down on 28 august 1941 at bath, maine, by the bath iron works corp launched on 7 june 1942, sponsored by mrs. Chandler dd 717 uss the sullivans ddg68 uss the sullivans dd 537 uss tingey dd 539 uss towers ddg9. How could something so ordinary in appearance have such a powerful impact.
Photo courtesy of the uss taylor dd 468 association. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Dd dde ddr destroyers greyhounds of the fleet page 25. Page 25 of 26 dd dde ddr destroyers greyhounds of the fleet posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss taylor dd 468. This uss taylor dd468 motorcycle frame is proudly made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. We have formed an association and have a newsletter you should be getting to find out what happened to your ship and shipmates. Her shield shaped escort patch, she was redesignated as dde from 1951 to 1962 after four years of inactivity, taylor moved to the san francisco naval shipyard on 9 may 1950 and, three days. Ships temporarily on vietnam inland waterways vetshq.
This motorcycle frame would make a wonderful addition to your collection or a great gift. Which navy shipsunits are agent orange eligible 1st lt. The castaways war to be turned into an action movie war historical photos uss strong dd delivers mail to uss honolulu circa. Many ships patches were designed onboard and then produced by a local embroidery shop, often. We are always adding content, news, pictures and other things so make sure you visit our site frequently to be up to date with anything related to the u. Michael dejiacomo center, who served aboard uss taylor dd 468 during world war ii, stands with melissa weissert left and frank thompson in front of the flag that flew from taylor during the japanese surrender ceremony on september 2, 1945, in tokyo bay. Uss taylor dd468, operation dominic 1, starfish prime entry. The castaways war to be turned into an action movie war historical photos uss strong dd delivers mail to. Media in category uss taylor dd 468 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Uss taylor dd 468 of the us navy american destroyer of. A lucky ship, uss taylor, dd later dde 468 earned 15 battle stars through three years of hazardous service in every major southwest pacific campaign from. Decommissioned at her homeport mayport in florida on may 8, 2015, the taylor spent the following year laid up at the former philadelphia naval shipyard.
Taylor served from 1942 in world war ii, korea, operation dominic, and was decommissioned in 1969 during the vietnam conflict. Dec 23, 20 uss taylor dd dde 468 fletcher class in service 1942 to 1969. Fletcher class destroyer merchandise military best. 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 taylor dd 468 steams in the south china sea just off the coast of the republic of vietnam, june 1967. The author served in uss halsey powell dd 686, shown here in an undated postworld war ii photo. Uss taylor dddde468 fletcher class in service 1942 to 1969. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer. Dd dde ddr destroyers greyhounds of the fleet page 24. Life on a fletcher class destroyer in the 1950s naval historical. You can find information regarding the ship, the crews, reunions, and much more.
Uss strong a fletcherclass destroyer patrolling in the kula gulf, early on the morning of the july the ship was struck by a japanese torpedo which caused catastrophic damage to the vessel. See more ideas about uss maddox, gulf of tonkin incident, warship. Uss taylor dd468 framed navy ship display burgundy navy. Uss dixie ad14 with six destroyers alongside in the 1960s. Welcome aboard uss taylor dd dde 468 a fletcher class destroyer built in 19411942 at the bath iron works in bath, maine, and commissioned on 28 august 1942. On february th, the seventh fleet steamed into the entrance of manila bay for the initial bombardment of the island fortress of corregidor. Uss taylor dd468 operated on ganh rai bay during august 1967 and novemberdecember 1968 uss conway dd507 operated on saigon river during early august 1966 uss cony dd508 operated on ganh rai bay during november 67, 1967 uss walker dd517 operated on saigon river during december 1968. Uss walker dd 517 operated on saigon river during december 1968. For an additional small charge, our shirts 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. A lucky ship, uss taylor, dd later dde 468 earned 15 battle stars through three years of hazardous service in every major southwest pacific campaign from the solomon islands to tokyo bay, from which. Uss cony dd508 operated on ganh rai bay during november 67, 1967. If you are from the uss taylor dd468 and during the starfish prime test, send me a email if you are still alive. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss taylor dd 468.
She was named for rear admiral henry taylor one of 111 ships of her class, taylor was commissioned near the end of world war i and patrolled in the atlantic ocean during and immediately following the war, though she saw no service supporting the war. It is at this point where the story takes an unpleasant. A lucky ship, uss taylor, dd later dde 468 earned 15 battle stars through three years of hazardous service in every major southwest pacific campaign from the solomon islands to tokyo bay, from which she emerged without casualties and nearly without a scratch. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Taylor earned 15 battle stars during world war ii, ranking her among the most decorated us ships of world war ii. Uss taylor dde468 us navy korean war project page 1.
Uss taylor dd 94 was a wickesclass destroyer built in 1918 for the united states navy, which saw service in world war i and the years following. Here you can find our products for the following ships. Uss taylor dd 468 operated on ganh rai bay during august 1967 and novemberdecember 1968. The national association of destroyer veterans tin can sailors.
Her shield shaped escort patch, she was redesignated as dde from 1951 to 1962 after four years of inactivity, taylor moved to the san francisco naval. Each frame is made with fiberglass reinforced plastic and measures 5116 x 7 716. Uss conway dd507 operated on saigon river during early august 1966. Uss seattle aoe3 reunion uss turner joy dd951 reunion for details about the uss taylor dddde468 reunion which will be taking place in nashville, tn in august, 2016, contact james g. Taylor 19251965, a naval aviator who was awarded the navy cross posthumously for his heroism in the vietnam war. Uss robison uss rogers dd 876 uss rowan dd 782 uss rupertus dd 851 uss samuel b. Taylor was sponsored at her launch on 7 june 1942 by mrs.
The uss taylor dd 468 carried 238 allied correspondents and photographers to uss missouri. Uss taylor ffg 50 decommissioned uss taylor was one of the oliver hazard perry class frigates and the first ship named in honor of the late commander jesse junior taylor. Calling all former ships company, officers and marine detachment of the uss taylor who served aboard. Uss cony dd 508 operated on ganh rai bay during november 67, 1967. We are trying to locate former ships company who served aboard the uss radford dddde446 any time from 1942 to 1969.
The cruise book of the uss taylor dd468 is too interesting not to be educated from it. Uss radford dde446 us navy korean war project page 1. Uss taylor ffg50, an oliver hazard perryclass frigate, was a ship of the united states navy named for commander jesse j. Uss walker dd517 operated on saigon river during december 1968. The uss taylor dd468 carried 238 allied correspondents and photographers to uss missouri. Welcome aboard uss taylor dddde 468 a fletcher class destroyer built in 19411942 at the bath iron works in bath, maine, and commissioned on 28 august 1942.