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	DANFS: USS Fitch (DD-462/DMS-25) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		LeRoy Fitch, born 1 October 1836 in Logansport, Ind., was a member of the Naval Academy class of 1856, and served with great distinction in the Civil War and afterward.
		Fitch sortied from Taranto, Italy, 11 August 1944 for the invasion of Southern France on 15 August, during which she spotted the fire of battleship Texas (BB-35) as well as firing in the prelanding bombardment.
		Fitch began sweeping the entrance to Tokyo Bay 28 August, and was present for the surrender ceremonies on 2 September.
	www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USN/ships/danfs/DMS/dms25.html (892 words)

	USS Augusta (CA-31) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		USS Augusta (CA-31) (originally CL-31) was a Northampton-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, notable for service in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during World War II, and for her occasional use as a presidential flagship carrying both Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman under wartime conditions.
		Oiler USS Merrimack (AO-37) joined the task force on 28 April and fueled almost all of the ships, with Augusta's scout planes maintaining an air patrol during the dangerous fueling evolution.
		At 0804, as the Ranger's bombers were releasing their loads, the battleship USS Massachusetts opened up with salvoes of her 16 inch guns on Casablanca's quays and ships.
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	History of the USS Corry DD817 - USS Corry Association Destroyers shipmates uss corry uss-corry dd 817 dd-817 tincans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The 3rd, USS Corry DD-817, was launched 7-28-1945 by Consolidated Steel Corp. of Texas, Orange, TX; sponsored by Miss Corry; commissioned 2-27-1946, CDR M.S. Shellabarger in command; and reported to the Atlantic Fleet.
		USS Corry sailed out of Norfolk for local operations until 4-01-1953 when she was decommissioned for conversion to a radar picket destroyer.
		Recommissioned 1-09-1954, USS Corry performed a shakedown to Gitmo and then carried NROTC midshipmen on a cruise to New Orleans and thru the Panama Canal for operations at Balboa in the summer of 1954.
	www.uss-corry-dd817.org /History/history.htm (1223 words)

	Fitch dd 462
		LeRoy Fitch, born 1 October 1836 in Logansport, Inc., was a member of the Naval Academy class of 1856, and served with great distinction in the Civil War and afterward.
		She was reclassified DMS-25 on 15 November 1944, and again classified DD 462 on 16 July 1955.
		In the great buildup for the linrmandy invasion, Fitch escorted single ships and convoys between Belfast and Plymouth, England, and took part in training exercises until 6 June, when she sailed from Plymouth for the assault.
	www.multied.com /Navy/destroyer/Fitchdd462.html (880 words)

	Swayze Field (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		USS Fitch (DD-462/DMS-25), a Gleaves class destroyer destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for LeRoy Fitch, an officer during the American Civil War.
		Fitch's first mission, between 1 July 1942 and 5 August, was to escort USS Ranger (CV-4) to a point off the Gold Coast, where the carrier flew off Army planes for the base at Accra.
		Fitch sortied from Taranto, Italy, 11 August 1944 for the invasion of Southern France on 15 August, during which she spotted the fire of battleship USS Texas (BB-35) as well as firing in the prelanding bombardment.
	vi_be0c4d75550d40d6a60b0d5e17da9494.vi.reee.org (9492 words)

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	Heritage
		The second USS Corry, DD-463, was launched July 28, 1941 by Charleston Navy Yard, sponsored by Ms.
		USS Corry cleared Norfolk April 20, 1944, for Great Britain and staging for the Normandy Invasion.
		The third USS Corry, DD-817, was launched on July 28, 1945, and sailed out of Norfolk for local operations until April 1, 1953 when she was decommissioned for conversion to a radar picket destroyer.
	corry.ws /CorryBook-46.htm (1204 words)

	Destroyer Introduction
		On the morning of September 4, 1941, destroyer USS Greer (DD 145) was enroute from Newfoundland to Iceland when she picked up sonar contact with a German sub.
		The destroyer USS Kearny (DD 432) was commissioned on Friday, September 13, 1940.
		At Utah Beach, destroyers Fitch (DD 462), Corry (DD 463) and Hobson (DD 464) were the first ships of the invasion force to shell the shore.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ship/dd-intro.htm (2810 words)

	uboat.net - Allied Warships - Bristol class Destroyers
		USS Corry (i) (DD 463) (lost 6 Jun, 1944)
		USS Maddox (ii) (DD 622) (lost 10 Jul, 1943)
		USS Turner (ii) (DD 648) (lost 3 Jan, 1944)
	uboat.net /allies/warships/class.html?ID=86&navy=USS (144 words)

	USS Fitch DMS 25 - US Navy - Korean War Project
		Comments: I am the son-in-law of walter calvert "cal" who served on the uss Fitch.
		Comments: Ed Glass served on the USS Fitch from 1948 to 1952.
		Ed had a blueprint of the USS Fitch and he built a 5 foot replica with detail.
	www.koreanwar.org /html/units/navy/uss_fitch.htm (364 words)

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	USS Fitch
		In the great buildup for the Normandy invasion, Fitch escorted single ships and convoys between Belfast and Plymouth, England, and took part in training exercises until 5 June, when she sailed from Plymouth for the assault.
		Repairs were made at Pearl Harbor between 10 April and 6 August, when she sailed to join the 3
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	www.destroyers.org /DANFS/h-dd-462.htm (818 words)

	U.S. Navy - The Destroyers
		The first U.S. destroyer was USS Bainbridge (DD 1), launched on August 27, 1901, and placed in full commission on December 23, 1903.
		One of the newest destroyers is USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51).
		Named for the Navy's most famous destroyer squadron combat commander and three-time Chief of Naval Operations, Arleigh Burke is the most powerful surface combantant ever put to sea.
	www.navy.mil /navydata/ships/destroyers/greyhound.html (1775 words)

	Exercise Sweep Tenor Guide
		USS Fitch (DD-462/DMS-25), a Gleaves-class destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for LeRoy Fitch, an officer during the American Civil War.
		The third USS Perry (DD-340/DMS-17) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for Oliver Hazard Perry.
		The second USS Thompson (DD-627/DMS-38), named in honor of Robert Means Thompson, was first a Gleaves-class destroyer, then became an Ellyson-class minesweeper.
	exercise-guided.com /topics/Exercise-Sweep-Tenor.html (957 words)

	John Urban SK2 1944 to 1948 on DD-747 relates some of his Naval Career (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		When i joined the navy in 1942 I was quite aware I might see a lot of the world.
		Crossed the arctic circle became a blue nose.
		Attack Squadron 106 VA106 aboard the USS Shangrala.
	www.diodon349.com /War/USS_Samuel_N._Moore_DD-747/Memories_of_crew/john_urban_sk2_1944_to_1948_on_dd747_his_naval_career.htm (248 words)

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		These photos and captions are courtesy of The USS Corry Website and Kevin McKernon
		USS Corry sinking off Utah Beach June 6, 1944
		Corry survivors rescued by destroyer USS Butler (DD-636)
	www.reng.com /usscorry.htm (114 words)

	Reunions and Contacts for US Navy Ships N List
		The USS New Jersey is being converted into a museum ship and is located in Camden, New Jersey.
		If you would like to volunteer some of your time scraping, painting and doing other chores, your help is vitally needed.
		Formal Dedication of the new Museum and Memorial aboard USS Salem CA-139 on 29 June 2003.
	www.navweaps.com /index_reunions/reunion_usn_N.htm (473 words)

	TORCH-- THE INVASION OF FRENCH NORTH AFRICA and SICILY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		She refueled us many times in the Med and SW Pacific, later in the War- tough ship.
		2050, USS HAMILTON (DMS 20) (an old 4 piper converted into a fast minesweeper), reported she was torpedoed.
		2 French DD's were beached outside the harbor-one was the "Cassard Class" and the other the "Tigre Class." The cruiser, PRIMAUGET, who we fought earlier, was badly hit and anchored inside the outer breakwater.
	www.geocities.com /wilkesdd441/441luck3.html (12839 words)

	Fitch
		USS Fitch, picture sent in by Steve Lindsay, nephew of USS Fitch signalman, Charles Lindsay
		Charles Lindsay's items and times of the USS Fitch
		Last reunion::September 1998 in Pigeon Forge TN If you ever served on this ship or have any information about her, please contact me at ::
	www.geocities.com /Pentagon/Base/1250/fitch.html (860 words)

	THE JOURNAL NEWS: Obituaries
		During the 1930's and 1940's he participated in the Yonkers Senior League.
		John enlisted in the US Navy, December 1941 and served aboard the USS Fitch DD 462 for four years as Petty Officer 1st Class, Fire Controllman.
		The USS Fitch was first to fire at Normandy Beach and was directly involved in the rescue of sailors and officers of the USS Cory on D-Day.
	www.nyjnews.com /obituary/obit.php3?id=777325 (456 words)

	Reunions and Contacts for US Navy Ships F List
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	www.navweaps.com /index_reunions/reunion_usn_F.htm (331 words)

	Combat Fleets of the World
		MSO 461 OBSERVER 19-10-54 31-8-55 stricken before 73 MSO 462 PINNACLE 3-1-55 21-10-55 stricken before 73 MSO 463 PIVOT 9-1-54 1-7-71 transferred to Spain MSO 464 PLUCK Wilmington Boat Wks.
		The magazine complex has been converted for a variety of uses, including accomodation and recreation spaces.
		The USS Goldsborough which was paid off in 1992 was acquired from the US to provide spares and equipment for training.
	www.indwes.edu /Faculty/bcupp/combflt.htm (2945 words)

	uboat.net - Allied Warships - Destroyer USS Fitch of the Bristol class
		uboat.net - Allied Warships - Destroyer USS Fitch of the Bristol class
		Front page - Fighting the U-boats - Allied Warships
		Ideal if you spot mistakes or want to improve this ships page.
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