USS Walter S. Brown (DE-258)
USS Walter S. Brown (DE-258) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy during World War II. She was deployed into high-risk North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean waters to protect convoys and other ships from German submarines and fighter aircraft. She performed escort and anti-submarine operations in battle areas before sailing back to the States, victorious, at the end of the conflict.
She was laid down on 10 January 1943 at Boston, Massachusetts, by the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 22 February 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Garth Thomas; and commissioned on 25 June 1943, Lt. Comdr. W. L. Harmon in command.
Read more about USS Walter S. Brown (DE-258): World War II North Atlantic Operations, Preparations For German Air Attacks, Shadowed By German Air Observation Aircraft, The German Aircraft Attack, Attack By German Aircraft Defeated, Commendation From The Convoy Commander, End-of-War Activities, Final Decommissioning, Awards
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