USS William C. Miller (DE-259)
USS William C. Miller (DE-259) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. She was sent off into the Pacific Ocean to protect convoys and other ships from Japanese submarines and fighter aircraft. She performed escort and anti-submarine operations in dangerous battle areas and returned home with seven battle stars, a very high number for a ship of her type.
She was laid down on 10 January 1943 at Boston, Massachusetts, by the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 22 February 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Melvin B. Miller, the mother of the late Radioman 3rd Class Miller; and commissioned on 2 July 1943, Lt. Comdr. Frederick C. Storey, USNR, in command.
Read more about USS William C. Miller (DE-259): World War II Pacific Theater Operations, Battle of Tarawa Operations, Participation in Major Invasions, Japanese Submarine Sighted and Sunk, Continued Convoy and Anti-submarine Operations, Supporting The Invasion of Iwo Jima, End-of-War Activity, Post-War Decommissioning, Awards, See Also
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