The submarines of october the national security archive. Destroyer, us navy, tin can, navy ships, cp cecil, cecil view or sign the ships log fair winds and following seas to all that board. Uss charles p cecil ddr 835 1952 1953 memory cruise book. His extraordinary heroism in world war ii, first as commander of destroyer division 5 in the battle of santa cruz 26 october 1942, and later as commanding officer of helena cl50 in hazardous mine laying and shore bombardment off. His extraordinary heroism in world war ii, first as commander of destroyer division 5 in the battle of santa cruz 26 october 1942, and later as commanding officer of helena cl50 in hazardous mine laying and shore bombardment off kolombaranga may. Uss charles p cecil ddr 835 1957 cruise book cd ebay. Adobe reader is required to view the cruise book cecil receives citation from the governor of maryland 1946 cecil. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. National security archive electronic briefing book no. Cecil dd835 or by other noncrew members and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships. Many photos show crew members on duty and on shore leave, portraying both the.
Cecil ddddr835 was a gearing class destroyer, the only ship of the united states navy to be named after rear admiral charles p. You would be purchasing the uss charles p cecil ddr 835 cruise book during this time period. Uss charles p cecil ddr 835 1952 1953 cruise book cd. Destroyer navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. Son of cs1 frank robert hudson who was assigned to uss charles p. History talk 0 this category is for destroyers designed, built, or. He was commanding officer of uss greer dd145 and uss cummings dd365 in the 1930s prior to world war ii world war ii.
Cecil was commissioned in june 29, 1945, and was the only ship of the us navy to be named after the world war iis admiral charles p. The naval history and heritage command directors hgram h020. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Destroyer, us navy, tin can, navy ships, cp cecil, cecil. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss charles p cecil ddr 835 cruise book during this time period.
Are you looking for someone who is or was in uss charles p cecil. He was commanding officer of uss greer dd145 and uss cummings dd365 in the 1930s prior to world war ii. While conducting routine exercises at villefranchesurmer, she received a 24hour notice to speed to the eastern mediterranean upon the. Newport news ceased firing at 2333 and prepared to egress from the area. After her final decommissioning the turkish government transferred yucetepe to the southeast texas war memorial and heritage foundation at orange, texas, where she. Cecil from 12962 until his untimely death on 27 aug 1964. Robinson street suite 635, orlando, fl 32801 deland, fl. I was board for a med cruise and the cuban missile crisis. Ware dd865 uss cogswell dd651 uss cone dd866 uss coontz ddg40 d uss damato dd871 uss davis dd937 uss decatur dd936. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia uss charles p. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. George drummond,kevin mccracken the beef bullard it was an honor to serve with you guys. Badger dd657 1954 charles berry de1035 1960, 1963 charles p. Cecil dd835 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss charles p.
Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer veterans. Enjoy books on pacific northwest maritime history and maritime history travel guides. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Mason was laid down on 6 august 1945 by bethlehem shipbuilding corporations fore river shipyard, quincy, massachusetts. Mar 08, 2019 uss rowan dd 782 astern of uss newport news ca 148. Mason dd 852 was a gearingclass destroyer in the united states navy, she was named for private first class leonard f. Golden shellback 3191969 now a retired engineer and living in canton, ga. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Cecil ddddr835 was a gearingclass destroyer, the only ship of the united states navy to be named after rear admiral charles p. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Cecil, launched too late to serve in the war for which she was designed, valiantly served the us fleet through thirtyfive years of cold wars, crises, and threats. Born in jacksonville, florida, craig graduated from the united states naval academy in 1930 and received flight training the following year. Note the commissioning book seems to be incorrect in two aspects of his.
Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Uss charles p cecil ddr 835 3 sept 1957 22 dec med cruise book bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation this cd will exceed your expectations a great part of naval history. The map above will allow you to put in the name of the ship and the year served and, based on national archive deck logs, cruise books, and ship history currently available for naval vessels, veterans will be able to see if their ship falls into the category of blue water navy ships during the period they served. You can add your own entry and contact navy buddies listed. Prior to the outbreak of world war ii, he commanded uss r17 ss94. Report from sick bay cecil association looking for a few good men click here to join ships store old sailor with a nostalgic life at sea navy together we. Cecil, who served in many battles before he died in a plane crash over the pacific. Charles p cecil ddr 835 naval cruise book, class of 1961, page 8 of 58 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Navsource naval history this page was last edited on 7 january 2021, at 03. Cecil dd835 underway in narragansett bay on 10 october 1971 nh 107000 uss charles p. Ware dd865 1957 chemung ao30 1966 chenango cve28 1945 chevalier ddr805 1963, 1968.
You could also do it yourself at any point in time. Cecil ddr835 tin can sailor dedication article 1957 cecil collides with a whale 1962 med cruise book now online note. Her periodic face lifts, modernization, and rebuilding had updated her technology, but it was her highly dedicated and professional crew that gave life and. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Adobe reader is required to view the cruise book cecil receives citation from the governor of maryland 1946 cecil participates in atomic bomb test on bikini atoll around the world. Charles p cecil ddr 835 naval cruise book, class of 1961. During 1935 and 1936 he underwent submarine training. In october 1982 she was sold to turkey and renamed yucetepe d 345. Rear admiral cecil was born in louisville, kentucky, september 4, 1893. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss charles p cecil ddr 835 1952 1953 memory cruise book log cd. The destroyer was named for lieutenant commander john r. The ships first 1967 underway period was a threeweek springboard operation in the caribbean during february. Operations with the bureau of commercial fisheries in the virginia capes area followed.
Cecil world war ii 1945 arizona veteran legacy project volume 2 9781505407426. Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our affiliate program. P cecil dd835 destroyer ship official navy photograph. He graduated from the naval academy and was commissioned ensign in 1916. Uss charles p cecil ddr 835 1957 memory cruise book log cd. Charles purcell cecil was born in louisville, kentucky, 4 september 1893. He served aboard uss yankton 1893 during world war i. He was appointed to the naval academy from the fifth kentucky district in 1912, and was.
She was launched on 22 april 1945 by bath iron works, bath, maine. Buy uss charles p cecil dd 835 aluminum street sign us navy ship veteran sailor gift at. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss charles j badger dd. Craig dd 885 was a gearingclass destroyer in service with the united states navy from 1945 to 1979. Cecil was awarded the navy cross for his actions at the. Apostolis d216 history uss cecil photo collage the forces of destiny and the charles p. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the uss charles p. Hello to the guys i served with in the forward engine rm.
World cruise december 1953 july 1954 cruise book a great part of naval history. Cecil dd ddr835 was a gearingclass destroyer, the only ship of the united states navy to be named after rear admiral charles p. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss charles p. Uss orleck dd886, was a gearingclass destroyer in service with the united states navy from 1945 to 1982. Mason usmc 19201944, who was posthumously awarded the medal of honor for his heroism during the battle of guam leonard f. Uss rogers dd 876 was a gearingclass destroyer of the united states navy. Cecil meet the skippers 19451979 decommissioning ceremony october 1, 1979 cecil sold to greece apostolis d216 history uss cecil photo collage the forces of destiny and the charles p. Ships deck logs, vietnam waters movements 19661973. Uss charles p cecil dd 835 us navy ship postcard p1520. She was named for three brothers jack ellis rogers jr. Cecil ddddr835 was a gearingclass destroyer, the only ship of the united states navy to be named after rear.
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