USS Straus (DE-408)

USS Straus (DE-408) 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, she returned home proudly with three battle stars to her credit.

She was named in honor of Storekeeper Second Class David H. Straus, Jr. who was killed during the Battle of the Coral Sea. She was laid down on 18 November 1943 by the Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; launched on 30 December 1943; sponsored by Mrs. David Straus; and commissioned on 6 April 1944, Lt. Comdr. D. A. Nienstedt in command.

Read more about USS Straus (DE-408):  World War II Atlantic Ocean Operations, Transfer To The Pacific Fleet, Rescuing Japanese Adrift At Sea, Intercepting Infiltrating Swimmers, End-of-war Operations, Post-war Decommissioning, Awards