USS Samuel S. Miles (DE-183)
USS Samuel S. Miles (DE-183) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. She returned home at war's end with a remarkable eight battle stars to her credit.
She was laid down on 5 July 1943 by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newark, New Jersey; launched on 3 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Samuel S. Miles; and commissioned on 4 November 1943, Lt. Comdr. George B. Coale in command.
Read more about USS Samuel S. Miles (DE-183): World War II Pacific Theatre Operations, Shoots Down 3 Japanese Planes, Sinks 1 Submarine, Targeted By A Kamikaze, Post-War Decommissioning, Awards
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