USS Epperson (DD-719)
USS ''Epperson'' (DD/DDE-719) was a of the United States Navy. It was named for United States Marine Corps Private Harold G. Epperson (1923–1944) who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Battle of Saipan. ''Epperson'' was launched on 22 December 1945 at the Port Newark yard by Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. of Kearny, New Jersey; sponsored by Mrs. J. B. Epperson, mother of Private Epperson. ''Epperson'' was placed in mothballs and towed to Bath Iron Works in December 1946. ''Epperson'' was redesignated DDE-719 on 28 January 1948; completed by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine; and commissioned on 19 March 1949. Service history ''Epperson'' conducted training along the east coast; on 10 December 1949 she arrived at Key West for intensive antisubmarine warfare exercises. On 22 August 1950 ''Epperson'' sailed for Pearl Harbor, her home port, arriving on 10 September. She operated in the Hawaiian Islands with her squadron and ships ...
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USS Epperson (DD-719) Underway In 1970
USS ''Epperson'' (DD/DDE-719) was a of the United States Navy. It was named for United States Marine Corps Private Harold G. Epperson (1923–1944) who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Battle of Saipan. ''Epperson'' was Ship naming and launching, launched on 22 December 1945 at the Port Newark yard by Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. of Kearny, New Jersey; sponsored by Mrs. J. B. Epperson, mother of Private Epperson. ''Epperson'' was placed in mothballs and towed to Bath Iron Works in December 1946. ''Epperson'' was redesignated DDE-719 on 28 January 1948; completed by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine; and ship commissioning, commissioned on 19 March 1949. Service history ''Epperson'' conducted training along the east coast; on 10 December 1949 she arrived at Key West for intensive antisubmarine warfare exercises. On 22 August 1950 ''Epperson'' sailed for Pearl Harbor, her home port, arriving on 10 September. She operated in the Hawai ...
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