Daily Event for January 6, 2011

In preparation for the landings at Lingayen Gulf a group of U.S. warships were assigned to sweep the gulf before the invasion force arrived. During this operation on January 6, 1945 the Japanese mounted a heavy Kamikaze attack which damaged a number of ships, including the transport USS Brooks APD-10 (ex DD-232). The aircraft crashed the ship on the port side, damaging the steam lines and flooding the forward engine room, eight of the crew were killed or died of their wounds and the ship never returned to active service again.
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Roll of Honor
In memory of those who lost their lives in USS Brooks APD-10
"As long as we embrace them in our memory, their spirit will always be with us"

Name
Rate
Aiken, Gordon K.
Seaman 2nd Class
Brady, William E.
Motor Machinist's Mate 3rd Class
Cox, Dick E.
Seaman 2nd Class
Davis, Vernon A.
Fireman 2nd Class
Holdridge, Laurel D.
Chief Radioman
Kristiansen, John A.
Watertender 2nd Class
Schmitt, Russell W.
Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Sebastian, Donald E.
Seaman 1st Class


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USS Brooks DD-232 probably seen on trials.


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