USS Mc Coy Reynolds (DE-440)
USS McCoy Reynolds (DE-440) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket. Post-war, after operating in the Pacific Ocean battle areas, her crew members returned home proudly with four battle stars to their credit for World War II and one for the Korean War.
McCoy Reynolds (DE-440) was named in honor of McCoy Reynolds who was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for his gallant bravery during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
Read more about USS Mc Coy Reynolds (DE-440): Construction and Commissioning, World War II Pacific Theater Operations, Reactivation For Korean War, Operations With Royal Thai Navy, Final Decommissioning, Awards, Portuguese Navy, References
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“My dear dear Mother,
If you don’t let me come home I die—I am all over ink,
and my fine clothes have been spoilt—I have been tost in a blanket, and seen a ghost.
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Your dutiful and most unhappy son,
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—Frederick Reynolds (18th century)