Salvage Sailor Posted July 12, 2020 Share #301 Posted July 12, 2020 USS ROBERT K HUNTINGTON (DD-781) Allen M. Sumner class in service 1945 to 1973, WWII, Cold War, Vietnam. Named for Robert Kingsbury Huntington, a naval aviator and member of Torpedo Squadron 8. The entire squadron was lost during the Battle of Midway. Robert Kingsbury Huntington, born at Los Angeles, Calif., 13 March 1921, enlisted in the Navy 21 April 1941. He served on board Lexington (CV-2) and was rated aviation radioman third class before being transferred to Torpedo Squadron 8 on board Hornet (CV-8). He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement as rear gunner in a torpedo plane during an attack against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway 4 June 1942. Flying without fighter support and with insufficient fuel to return to their carrier, Huntington and his fellow crewmember pressed home their attack with utter disregard for their own personal safety, in the face of a tremendous antiaircraft barrage and overwhelming fighter opposition. Huntington was one of 29 from Torpedo Squadron 8 who gave their lives in this attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFA Ken Posted August 2, 2020 Share #302 Posted August 2, 2020 On 6/29/2017 at 8:48 PM, Salvage Sailor said: Gearing class USS O'HARE (DDR-889) In service 1945 to 1973 Love this! Never seen this one before. I own a 1962 deck jacket of this destroyer. Salvage, would you ever be interested in selling this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted August 2, 2020 Share #303 Posted August 2, 2020 That one's a keeper for my collection, very hard to find This is the USS O'HARE patch made by Gemsco that is usually found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFA Ken Posted August 3, 2020 Share #304 Posted August 3, 2020 Thanks Salvage! Regarding the Gemsco one, is it still available? I'm looking for a true original vintage not those reproductions on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share #305 Posted September 10, 2020 Here is one not often seen, USS Miles C Fox DD 829 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted September 25, 2020 Share #306 Posted September 25, 2020 USS GAINARD (DD-706) Allen M. Sumner class destroyer in service 1944 to 1971 Two different cut edge versions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted September 25, 2020 Share #307 Posted September 25, 2020 USS JENKINS (DD-447) The third Fletcher class destroyer in commissioned service 1942 to 1969. She was reclassified at DDE-447 during the Korean War and reverted back to DD-447 in 1962. These belonged to a crewman who served aboard JENKINS during her WESTPAC Vietnam cruises in 1966 & 1967 JENKINS earned 14 battle stars during World War II, one battle star in the Korean War, and five battle stars for Vietnam service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share #308 Posted September 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Salvage Sailor said: USS GAINARD (DD-706) Allen M. Sumner class destroyer in service 1944 to 1971 Two different cut edge versions The bottom patch is merrowed edge, not cut edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share #309 Posted September 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Salvage Sailor said: USS JENKINS (DD-447) The third Fletcher class destroyer in commissioned service 1942 to 1969. She was reclassified at DDE-447 during the Korean War and reverted back to DD-447 in 1962. These belonged to a crewman who served aboard JENKINS during her WESTPAC Vietnam cruises in 1966 & 1967 JENKINS earned 14 battle stars during World War II, one battle star in the Korean War, and five battle stars for Vietnam service That is a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted December 31, 2020 Share #310 Posted December 31, 2020 On 6/12/2020 at 2:58 PM, Salvage Sailor said: USS WILLARD KEITH (DD-775) Allen M. Sumner class destroyer in service 1944 to 1972 Her original patch design and her Dennis the Menace patch. USS WILLARD KEITH (DD-775) PER ANGUSTA AD ANGUSTA (“through difficulties to honors”) i.e. No Pain No Gain "Menace of the Seas" - Hank Ketcham creator of Dennis the Menace was given a VIP ride on the Willard Keith in 1954 from San Francisco to Long Beach, CA.. To show his appreciation he designed the ships plaque and this is the patch that came from that design A different yet very similar make of the USS WILLARD KEITH (DD-775). These may be different generations of the Gemsco patch i.e. 1950's vs. 1960's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted December 31, 2020 Share #311 Posted December 31, 2020 On 9/26/2020 at 5:48 AM, Bearmon said: The bottom patch is merrowed edge, not cut edge. Thanks for the correction. Here are three versions of the USS GAINARD (DD-706) Gold thread on felt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted January 24, 2021 Share #312 Posted January 24, 2021 On 7/25/2017 at 8:20 AM, Salvage Sailor said: Cold War/Gulf War Spruance class USS STUMP (DD-978) In service 1978 to 2004 USS STUMP (DD-978) Spruance class destroyer in service 1978 to 2004 (Persian) GULF PATROL in the Iraq/Iran Warzone 1982-1983 just prior to the first Tanker War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted February 25, 2021 Share #313 Posted February 25, 2021 USS KENNETH D. BAILEY (DD-713) Gearing class in service 1945 to 1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted April 20, 2021 Share #314 Posted April 20, 2021 USS BASILONE (DD-824/DDE-824) Gearing class Destroyer in service 1949 to 1977 (Reverted to DD-842 June 30, 1962) Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (1916–1945) SGT. Lena Basilone ready to christen USS BASILONE, 21 December 1945 USS BASILONE (DDE-824) as a post-war (Cold War) ASW escort destroyer 1949-1962, Gemsco gold border card circa 1950's USS BASILONE (DD-824) WESTPAC - 1960's Cruise patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted May 22, 2021 Share #315 Posted May 22, 2021 USS MULLANY (DD-528) Fletcher class in service 1943 to 1971 - Struck by a Kamikaze at Okinawa she had to be abandoned by her crew.....but the ship did not sink.....and she was recovered, towed to Pearl Harbor, salvaged & rebuilt to continue serving on until 1971. FULL STORY HERE Seven battle stars earned in WWII and at least three more for Vietnam service Kamikaze damage 1945 Aboard a floating drydock (ARD) Back to service in Vietnam, 1968 providing gunfire support and plane guard duties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted June 27, 2021 Share #316 Posted June 27, 2021 On 4/24/2017 at 12:34 PM, Salvage Sailor said: Drones are not new to the USN - Gyrodyne QH-50C Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter (DASH) https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/gyrodyne-qh-50c-drone-anti-submarine-helicopter-dash Allen M. Sumner class USS JOHN W. THOMASON In service 1945 to 1970 Another USS THOMASON (DD-760) DASH patch, Gold border and details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted June 27, 2021 Share #317 Posted June 27, 2021 On 4/3/2017 at 4:00 PM, Salvage Sailor said: Three war Allen M. Sumner class USS HARRY E. HUBBARD (DD-748) in service 1944 to 1969 The hard to find H.E.H. Viking Shell patch USS HARRY E. HUBBARD (DD-748) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted September 26, 2021 Share #318 Posted September 26, 2021 On 4/29/2017 at 11:18 AM, 10esee said: USS BLACK (DD-666) Other versions... USS BLACK (DD-666) Three war Fletcher class in service 1943 to 1969 USS BLACK 666 Devils' Eight Ball patch USS BLACK (DD-666) Ball Cap patch USS BLACK IC GANG - INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS, Japanese made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 12, 2021 Share #319 Posted November 12, 2021 On 4/5/2019 at 4:42 PM, Salvage Sailor said: USS FLETCHER (DD-445) First In Class. In service 1942 to 1969. Fletcher received fifteen battle stars for World War II service, and five for Korean War service, making her one of the most decorated US ships of World War II. USS FLETCHER (DD-445) First In Class. In service 1942 to 1969. Fletcher received fifteen battle stars for World War II service, and five for Korean War service, making her one of the most decorated US ships of World War II. Fighting Fletcher DD-445 - Different Versions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted January 2, 2022 Share #320 Posted January 2, 2022 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725) Allen M. Sumner class in service 1944 to 1972. Her previous namesake (DD-415) was torpedoed and sunk by the Japanese submarine I-19 on 15 September 1942. Three war destroyer service plus China Straits service. O'Brien (DD-725) received six battle stars for World War II service, five battle stars for Korean War service, and three battle stars for Vietnam service (1967). Patch, Photo & Data Sheet circa 1963 Flagship of DESDIV 232, DESRON 23 The Little Beavers (note their insignia on the photos below) O'Brien decommissioned at Long Beach on 18 February 1972 and was struck from the Navy List that same day. The hulk was towed out to sea by tug USS Sioux and sunk as a target off California on 13 July 1972. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted January 6, 2022 Share #321 Posted January 6, 2022 USS KIDD (DD-661) Fletcher class in service 1943 to 1964. On April 11, 1945, during the battle for Okinawa, the U.S.S. KIDD suffered a kamikaze attack when a Japanese pilot targeted and crashed into her, killing 38 crewmen. Now a museum ship in Baton Rouge, LA. In 1986 Kidd was designated a National Historic Landmark, as the best-preserved World War II destroyer of her class. Beta Royal patch circa 1964 - This is how they were originally packaged, in a wax paper wrapper with the patch stapled to the card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovmilinsig Posted January 7, 2022 Share #322 Posted January 7, 2022 What an amazing group of patches! Thanks for sharing them with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted February 10, 2022 Share #323 Posted February 10, 2022 USS MILLER (DD-535) Fletcher class in service 1943 to 1964 THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION to the UNITED STATES SHIP MILLER for service as set forth in the following CITATION: "For exceptionally meritorious service in support of military operations on March 19, 1945. Promptly approaching the U.S.S. FRANKLIN after that vessel had been severely damaged by enemy aircraft, the U.S.S. MILLER heroically fought raging fires and put aboard rescue parties despite the serious hazards created by exploding gasoline, bombs and ammunition, in an effort to salvage the crippled carrier and save her stricken crew members. Within easy range of enemy air bases, she kept all guns manned and ready to repel any hostile attacks while repeatedly closing the FRANKLIN’s flaming sides to pick up isolated groups of wounded and trapped men. The MILLER’s valiant achievements in saving many lives and aiding in the safe withdrawal of a valuable fleet unit attest to the professional skill and fearless devotion to duty of her officers and men, and reflects the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service." All personnel attached to and serving on board the U.S.S. MILLER on March 19, 1945, are authorized to wear the NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION Ribbon. James Forrestal Secretary of the Navy The USS Miller (DD-535) coming alongside USS Franklin (CV-13) to take-off the carrier's flag officers and their staffs. The USS Hickox (DD-673) later rescued men trapped on the carrier's fantail. Photo from "United States Destroyer Operations in World War II" by Theodore Roscoe. Late 1950's recruiting poster, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. USS Miller (DD-535) returns to Newport, Rhode Island, from overseas duty, 1956. In the background are other Atlantic Fleet Destroyer Force ships moored to buoys in Narrangansett Bay. USS Dortch (DD-670) is in the left center, and USS Hickox (DD-673) is at right. The original print bears the stamped date 20 August 1956. Naval History & Heritage Command photo NH 98526 South Boston Naval Annex, July 4 1962. Excellent photo of the forward section of the Fletcher, Note Hedgehog Launcher and detail of the forward 5" -38 gun mounts. South Boston Naval Annex, July 4 1962. Excellent photo of the aft section of the Fletcher, Detailed view of the two aft 5" gun mounts and dual 40 MM AA guns atop the after deckhouse. Philadelphia Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility 30 July 1974, (L-R) USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692), USS Caperton (DD-650), Gatling (DD-671), USS Miller (DD-535), USS Hazelwood (DD-531) and USS Cassin Young (DD-793) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share #324 Posted February 11, 2022 On 4/20/2021 at 3:46 PM, Salvage Sailor said: USS BASILONE (DD-824/DDE-824) Gearing class Destroyer in service 1949 to 1977 (Reverted to DD-842 June 30, 1962) Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (1916–1945) SGT. Lena Basilone ready to christen USS BASILONE, 21 December 1945 USS BASILONE (DDE-824) as a post-war (Cold War) ASW escort destroyer 1949-1962, Gemsco gold border card circa 1950's USS BASILONE (DD-824) WESTPAC - 1960's Cruise patch Here is another version of the Basilone I just picked up still on the Gemsco card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share #325 Posted February 11, 2022 On 12/31/2016 at 1:47 PM, Salvage Sailor said: WILLIAM M. WOOD (DDR-715) Gearing class destroyer in service 1945 to 1976. She was a radar picket from 1953 to 1964 1950's Tom and Jerry Atomic Age motif with an 'error' rocker Here is another version of the William M. Wood still on the Gemsco card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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