USS Aaron Ward DD-483 |
Type: |
Destroyer |
Class: |
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Builder: |
Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. Kearny, New Jersey, U.S.A. |
Hull Number: |
DD-483 |
Ordered: |
September 9, 1940 |
Commissioned: |
March 4, 1942 |
Keel Laid: |
February 11, 1941 |
Decommissioned: |
N/A |
Launched: |
November 22, 1941 |
Stricken: |
N/A |
Fate: |
Sunk in action with Japanese aircraft Apr. 7, 1943. Location: South Pacific, off Tinete Point, Florida Island, Solomon Islands. (09.10S-160.12E) 27 crewmen lost. (Roll of Honor) |
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Notes: |
Named in honor of Rear Admiral Aaron Ward, USN (1851-1918). |
Commanding Officers
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From |
To
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Name |
Mar. 4, 1942 |
Feb. 18, 1943 |
Commander Orville Francis Gregor, USN |
Feb. 18, 1943 |
Apr. 7, 1943 |
Lt. Commander Frederick Julian Becton, USN |
Awards |
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Combat Action Ribbon |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (3 Battle Stars) |
From |
To |
Operation |
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Oct. 17, 1942 |
Nov. 12, 1942 |
Capture and defense of Guadalcanal |
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Nov. 12, 1942 |
Nov. 15, 1942 |
Guadalcanal-Third Strike |
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Apr. 7, 1943 |
Consolidation of Southern Solomons |
World War II Victory Medal |
Page published Mar. 24, 2017 |