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USS Mertz
USS ''Mertz'' (DD-691) was a in the service of the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. She was scrapped in 1972. Namesake Albert Mertz was born on 26 March 1851 in Richmond, Walworth County, Wisconsin, Richmond, Wisconsin. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1872. Commissioned Ensign (rank), Ensign on 15 July 1873, he was assigned to the Coast Survey on 26 November 1877 until he returned to regular duty in the Navy on 6 July 1878, serving on the and , among other ships. Following promotion to Commander (United States), Commander on 11 April 1902, he took command of his first ship, on 20 July 1903. On 20 December 1909 he reported for duty as commandant, Naval Station Cavite and U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Olongapo, Philippines. Appointed Rear admiral (United States), Rear Admiral 20 October 1910, he departed the Philippines on 3 February 1912 to become Governor of the Philadelphia Naval Asylum, Naval Home, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 25 March. He retired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Mertz (DD-691), Circa In 1944 (19-N-58113)
USS ''Mertz'' (DD-691) was a in the service of the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. She was scrapped in 1972. Namesake Albert Mertz was born on 26 March 1851 in Richmond, Walworth County, Wisconsin, Richmond, Wisconsin. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1872. Commissioned Ensign (rank), Ensign on 15 July 1873, he was assigned to the Coast Survey on 26 November 1877 until he returned to regular duty in the Navy on 6 July 1878, serving on the and , among other ships. Following promotion to Commander (United States), Commander on 11 April 1902, he took command of his first ship, on 20 July 1903. On 20 December 1909 he reported for duty as commandant, Naval Station Cavite and U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Olongapo, Philippines. Appointed Rear admiral (United States), Rear Admiral 20 October 1910, he departed the Philippines on 3 February 1912 to become Governor of the Philadelphia Naval Asylum, Naval Home, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 25 March. He retired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |