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	USS Robinson (DD-562) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		USS Robinson (DD-562), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Captain Isaiah Robinson (died c.
		Robinson stood out of Seeadler Harbor on 28 November for Leyte Gulf where on 1 December she was detached from Destroyer Division 112 (DesDiv 112) of Destoyer Squadron 56 (DesRon 56) and reported to Destroyer Squadron 22 for duty.
		Robinson, with Waller, Saufley (DD-465), Philip, and Renshaw (DD-499) was assigned to the newly formed Destroyer Division 301 of Destroyer Squadron 30 at San Diego.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Robinson_(DD-562) (3106 words)

	US Naval Ships Sunk In Action
		USS Thompson (DMS-38) minor damage in the vicinity of the bridge after an air burst and near misses from a shore battery at Songjin, North Korea, 13 casualties, 20 August 1952.
		USS James E. Kyes (DD-787) slight damage from 1 hit after receiving 60 rounds of 155 mm at a range of 8,000-12,000 yards from a shore battery near Wonsan, North Korea, 9 casualties, 19 April 1953.
		USS Gurke (DD-783) slight damage from 2 hits and shrapnel from 5 near misses after receiving 150 rounds of 76-90 mm, at 6,000 to 11,000 yards, near Songjin, North Korea, 3 casualties, 25 June 1953.
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	Robinson II dd 562
		Robinson cleared Noumea on 22 August and touched at Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides Islands, to rejoin other ships of her division, then arrived at Purvis Bay of Florida, Solomon Islands on the 26th.
		Robinson stood out of Seeadler Harbor on 28 November for Leyte Gulf where on 1 December she was detached from Destroyer Division 112 of Squadron 56 and reported to Destroyer Squadron 22 for duty.
		Robinson cleared Norfolk with Destroyer Squadron 32 on 22 October 1957 and touched at Bermuda hefore arrival at Gibraltar on 31 October.
	www.multied.com /NAVY/destroyer/dest2/RobinsonIIdd562.html (2926 words)

	DD-562 DANFS
		On 31 December Robinson and the five other destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 22 sailed from Seeadler Harbor in the screen for Transport Group "Able" of the Lingayen Attack Force, carrying the 27th Infantry Division for the initial landings at Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, in the Philippines.
		Robinson, with Waller, Saufley, Philip, and Renshaw was assigned to the newly formed Destroyer Division 301 of Destroyer Squadron 30 at San Diego.
		Robinson departed Norfolk again on 9 June 1958 on a midshipmen training cruise to La Coruna, Spain; Gotenbourg Sweden; and Hamburg, Germany, before debarking the midshipmen at Annapolis on 4 and 5 August.
	www.hazegray.org /danfs/destroy/dd562txt.htm (2930 words)

	USN Ships--USS Robinson (DD-562)
		USS Robinson, a 2050-ton Fletcher class destroyer, was built at Seattle, Washington.
		Robinson was present during the Battle of Surigao Strait on the night of 24-25 October, firing torpedoes at the Japanese fleet during what would be the World's last battleship-to-battleship action.
		Robinson remained active in the Philippines area during the rest of 1944 and the first part of 1945, taking part in amphibious operations at Mindoro in December 1944, Lingayen Gulf in January 1945, and Mindanao and Basilan in March and April.
	www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-r/dd562.htm (814 words)

	MOAA: Your Views
		The “swim” by Lieutenant Kinder [“Encore,” May 2004] was witnessed by myself and a number of the crew of the USS Robinson (DD-562), upon which the incident occurred.
		Robinson was directed to be the flagship (under Captain Campbell, commodore) for mine-sweeping operations in the South China Sea in September 1945 after the end of hostilities.
		As a matter of record, USS Dewey (DLG-14), referred to as the ship upon which the swim incident occurred, was not placed in service until her commissioning on Dec. 7, 1959.
	www.moaa.org /magazine/June2004/your_views.asp (1153 words)

	USS Robinson II
		Robinson served on antisubmarine patrol off Saipan, in the ocean area northwest of Maniagassa Island, until 20 July, then got underway with Overton to escort 11 LCT's which
		On 22 July Robinson shifted her fire to Tin~an, hitting caves where the enemy had dug in.
		She teamed w~th Bryant to shoot down an enemy plane which approached the formation on the 16th, and entered Seeadler Harbor on the 21st.
	www.multied.com /Navy/destroyer2/robinsonII.html (2921 words)

	Military World Links: Armed_Forces/Navy/Cruisers and Destroyers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		USS Preble DDG-46 (DLG-15)- This site is dedicated to the men that served aboard USS Preble`` may her memory live on.
		USS Robert L.Wilson (DD-847)- Information found here was compiled from stories of the men who lived`` worked`` and sailed aboard our ship`` affectionately called the Willy Boat`` during her life and service to the U.S. Navy.
		USS Rochester (CA-124) Association- The USS Rochester Association is comprised of naval veterans who served on the Rochester while it was commissioned.
	www.militaryworld.com /dir/Armed_Forces/Navy/Cruisers_and_Destroyers/more6.html (692 words)

	NavySites.com
		USS Cony DDE/DD-508 - Chronology of the Cony from when she was launched in 1942 until she went down with her boots on in 1970.
		USS Drexler (DD-741) - This webpage is dedicated to the USS Drexler DD-741 which was lost off of the island of Okinawa on May 28, 1945.
		USS Walker (DD-517) - The purpose in this site is to carry the memory and heritage of the USS Walker DD-517 and all her crews that served aboard her from 1943 to 1969.
	www.navysites.com /Ships/Destroyers/Decommissioned (2336 words)

	USS Robinson
		If you are a first-timer at this web site, or have not spent serious time aboard the USS Robinson, there are some things about the names "Robinson" and "Robbie" that you should know before continuing.
		She was retired from active duty in September 1943, and scrapped at the end of the war in Europe.
		But this is the explanation for the "little" in the oft-used "Little Robby", and the belief that he spent his days on the mast, sometimes perched atop the surface search antenna, sometimes pacing back and forth along the signal yard, always keeping a weather eye out for incoming harm.
	www.ussrobinson.org /robbiename.htm (1231 words)

	uboat.net - Allied Warships - Fletcher class Destroyers
		USS Callaghan (DD 792) (lost 28 Jul, 1945)
		USS Hoel (DD 533) (lost 25 Oct, 1944)
		USS Spence (DD 512) (lost 17 Dec, 1944)
	uboat.net /allies/warships/class.html?ID=93 (204 words)

	Chapter 5 - Copyright © 2001 Robert Jon Cox
		USS SAMUEL B. CVEs were known throughout the fleet as Combustible, Vulnerable, and Expendable, or "Kaiser coffins", named after their manufacturer, Henry J. Kaiser.
		There was ample information of the mustering of the Jap naval forces and their position, speed, and direction of movement to enable U.S. commanders to estimate the situation with good accuracy...
		This was another clear indication of the lack of coordination and communications which plagued the entire southern pincher operation.
	www.bosamar.com /book/bosc5.html (4383 words)

	USS Robinson DD 562 - US Navy - Korean War Project
		Comments: I served onboard the USS Robinson as a deck seaman in early to mid 60's.
		My father served on the USS Robinson from 1951 through 1955 and it would be a great gift if I could find this item for him.
		On Sat, 20 Mar 1999 DSNERT Email address wrote: We have a reunion for 1999 in Covington, KY. Dates: September 9, 10, 11 and 12th.
	www.koreanwar.org /html/units/navy/uss_robinson.htm (310 words)

	World War II Ports
		USS Robinson Cleared River for our navy's traffic.
		We passed the mouth of Soochow Creek with its bomb-damaged bridge to starboard, and tied up bow and stern to mooring buoys opposite the famous Bund and the city center.
		And when they finished delivering a ship to Woosung, they boarded the Robinson to await their next inbound opportunity.
	navy.memorieshop.com /Adair/Cruise-Book/Robinson.html (890 words)

	Decommissioned: Destroyer at Canadian Content
		History of the USS Leonard F. Mason DD-852 during her 30 years of commissioned naval service.
		Destroyer USS Gurke DD-783 commissioned in 1945 and still in use by Greece as HS Tombazis D-215.
		Dedicated to the USS Drexler which was lost off of the island of Okinawa in May, 1945.
	www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Government/Military/Navy/Ships/Surface_Combatant/Destroyer/Decommissioned (2341 words)

	USS Robinson - DD 562 - Unit Pages
		USS Robinson - DD 562 - Unit Pages
		I have a pic taken from the USS BEARSS we were high lining some one betwen ships I need e-mail addre...
		Get customized gear and clothing for the USS Robinson - DD 562 at an exclusive discount through Military.com.
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	Absolutely the finest DESTROYER prints (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		USS Kidd (DDG-993), USS Callaghan (DDG-994), USS Scott (DDG-995), USS Chandler (DDG-996)
		USS Farragut (DDG-37), USS Luce (DDG-38), USS Macdonough (DDG-39), USS Coontz (DDG-40), USS King (DDG-41), USS Mahan (DDG-42), USS Dahlgren (DDG-43), USS Wm V. Pratt (DDG-44), USS Dewey (DDG-45), USS Preble (DDG-46).
		Sumner (DD-692), USS Ault (DD-698), USS Borie (DD-704), USS Charles S.
	www.windjammer-arts.com /DD.htm (263 words)

	Fletcher Class Destroyer USS Fletcher DD 445
		Custom built Fletcher Class Destroyer models from the USS Fletcher DD 445 to the USS Rooks DD 804 or any other of the 175 Fletcher Class Destroyers in between.
		Custom built ship models such as the USS Fletcher DD 445 Destroyers are available as both investment and museum quality models.
		All 175 Fletcher Class Destroyers from the USS Fletcher DD 445 to the USS Rooks DD 804 are available in a multitude of configurations, sizes and levels of detail.
	thatravenmagic.com /fletcher.html (728 words)

	Decommissioned (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Official Homepage of the USS Ozbourn (DD-846) Association.
		This site is dedicated to the men that served aboard USS Preble, may her memory live on.
		Homepge of the USS Sproston DD-577 Reunion Group.
	www.armedforces.net /directory/US_Military/Navy/Ships/Destroyers/Decommissioned/more5.html (448 words)

	Bad Ship Model Kits
		They will admit that there is some trimming of parts required for a proper fit, but this is understandable with nearly all wood kits.
		Ships of class: USS Forrest Sherman (DD-931), USS John Paul Jones (DD-932)(DDG-32), USS Barry (DD-933), USS Decatur (DD-936)(DDG-31), USS Davis (DD-937), USS Jonas Ingram (DD-938), USS Manley (DD-940), USS DuPont (DD-941) USS Bigelow (DD-942), USS Blandy (DD-943) and USS Mullinnix (DD-944).
		This kit may be converted as the earlier Glover or Garcia class as originally built with the DASH hangar.
	www.marylandsilver.com /badship.htm (1894 words)

	Index
		USS South Dakota BB57 August 16, 1942 #176
		USS Kidd DDG 993 June 27, 1981 #189
		USS Robert L. Wilson DD 847 Bastilone CL. Jul.
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	USS Johnston
		The USS Johnston is perhaps one of the most famous of the Fletcher Class Destroyers.
		Our model of the Johnston is a square bridge version of the famous Fletcher Class Destroyers.
		A full set of instruction and decals is also included in this kit.
	www.marylandsilver.com /uss_johnston.htm (119 words)

	Destroyer Squadron (DesRon) 56 in World War II
		On 19 October 1944, while preparing for the invasion of the Philippines, Ross sustained two mine explosions off Homonhon Island at the entrance to Leyte Gulf.
		She was replaced for the Leyte operation by DesRon 45’s Halford (DD 480, Leutze’s sister ship from Puget Sound, which had been commissioned April 1943 and initially fitted with an experimental seaplane catapult, removed that
		In 1945, Robinson and—after repairs—Grant were transferred to Seventh Fleet, with which they operated through the invasion of Borneo, during which Robinson served as flagship of DesRon 22.
	www.destroyerhistory.org /desron56 (443 words)

	1959/1960 Cruise Book
		There followed tours as Executive Officer of USS Vulcan, Promotions Officer at BuPers, a one year period as a student at the Naval War College, and then as Commander, Escort Squadron 10.
		He then transferred to active duty in the year 1940 and was stationed aboard the USS King (DD-242), in which he carried out the duties of Signalman.
		The first ship he was to serve on after receiving his commission was the USS Robinson (DD-562).
	www.ussgregory.com /59cruisebook.html (2183 words)

	Destroyers
		Each comes signed, numbered and certificate of authenticity.
		USS Robert L. Wilson DDE 847 1950’s #194
		USS Calcaterra DE 390 Full Camo 1940’s #195 $35.00
	www.marineartstudio.com /destroyers.htm (54 words)

	The Daily Star - Online Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		His ship, the USS Henry A. Wiley DM-29, earned four battle stars and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its heroic action during the Okinawa campaign.
		He was recalled to active duty in June 1951 for the Korean Conflict, serving in the USS Robinson DD-562.
		He was a senior member of Robotics International, a division of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, a senior member of the Society of Industrial Engineers and a member of the New York State Engineering Educators Association; a past master of Freedom Lodge #324 F&AM, past member Chapter #178 F&AM and past commander Norwich #46 KT.
	www.thedailystar.com /news/community/obits/2000/08/ob0825.html (1462 words)

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		I then reported aboard the USS Jack and remained with her until June of 1968 when I reported to the Submarine Base at New London, Conn. for shore duty.
		Was then assigned to the USS Odax.Served aboard the Odax until early fall of 1952 and was trasferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital.Had back operation in late November and honorably discharged on March 3, 1953.
		Transferred to the USS NIMITZ (CVN-63) for their 9 month-world cruez, two months after cruiz finished I was so missing the sea life that I cross-decked to the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) for their 6 month deployment to the Med.
	www.navetsusa.com /data/shipmates1.txt (13435 words)

	Rocheteau - pafg05.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		Susan Julia Roshto-840 was born on 10 Aug 1896.
		Railey Leon "Robinson" Roshto-839 was born on 18 Aug 1899.
		He served in the military Gunner's Mate 2d Class, United States Navy 22 Oct 1956 - 29 Apr 1957 in Uss Robinson, Dd 562.
	www.nettally.com /~roshto/genealogy/pafg05.htm (1573 words)

	Destroyers
		Shown here is the USS Decatur (DDG-31), one of the four Sherman class that were re-equipped with guided missiles and re-classified from DD to DDG.
		Here on the right is the USS Tattnall (DDG-19), after modifications by the Navy that added a second bow sonar dome.
		Now a floating museum, she is berthed alongside the carrier USS Intrepid on Pier 86 in New York City.
	www.usmilitaryart.com /destroyers.htm (1488 words)

	SS
		USS Stephen W. Groves FFG 29 c only
		USS San Antonio LPD 17 4 29 05
		Palang D-9 ex US DD 780 c only
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