USS Ulvert M. Moore (DE-442) - Supporting Iwo Jima and Okinawa Operations

Supporting Iwo Jima and Okinawa Operations

Ulvert M. Moore retired to Ulithi and remained there from 6 to 18 February before departing with other ships of CortRon 70 and Tulagi, as part of TU 50.7.3 to provide antisubmarine protection for the carriers which would furnish close air support for the forces attacking Iwo Jima. The ship thus began her most grueling period, as she steamed continuously for 78 days to support this operation and the subsequent one against Okinawa. The destroyer escort operated with Tulagi and, later, USS Anzio (CVE-57), southeast of Okinawa. During the Okinawa operation, President Roosevelt died on 12 April, a loss felt not only by the nation and the Fleet, but by Comdr. Roosevelt, Ulvert M. Moore's commanding officer.