USS Bradford (DD-545)
USS ''Bradford'' (DD-545) was a of the United States Navy. She was named for Captain Gamaliel Bradford (1768–1824), a privateer during the Quasi-War with France. ''Bradford'' was launched 12 December 1942 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding, Terminal Island, Calif., sponsored by Mrs. Sarah Bradford Rose, great-great-granddaughter of Captain Bradford, and commissioned 12 June 1943. Service history World War II ''Bradford'' sailed for Pearl Harbor 18 August 1943. On 25 August, less than 24 hours after arrival in Pearl Harbor, she was underway for Baker Island to take part in its capture and occupation (1 September). Afterwards, ''Bradford'' joined the carrier striking forces to participate in the Tarawa raid (18 September) and the Wake Island raid (5–6 October). She operated as a screening unit in Task Group 52.3 (TG 52.3), covering the occupation of the Gilbert Islands (13 November – 8 December). Following this operation she went to Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, and was ...
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