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Commander Ernest Evans was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery, tenacity, and sacrifice while commanding officer of USS Johnston (DD-557) during the Battle of Samar in 1944.
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13 NOV 1942. All 5 Sullivan brothers were lost when USS Juneau (CL-52) was destroyed at Guadalcanal.
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Compiled like an encyclopedia, the Dictionary of American Fighting Ships (DANFS) is a historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Click the Explore button below to learn about the DANFS ship of the week, Observation Island (EAG-154).
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Torpedo War
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Torpedo War
The Navy’s Test of the First Torpedoes, 24 September to 1 November 1810.
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Did you know USS Constitution is crewed by active-duty U.S. Navy Sailors who share her story with visitors from around the world? Explore her history here!
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