CLAUD JONES DE 1033
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Keel Laid 1 June 1957 - Launched & Christened 27 May 1958 Stricken 16 December 1974 |
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Postmarks
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Locy Type |
1959-02-10 |
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First Day of Commissioning
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1959-02-10 |
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First Day of Commissioning
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1963-11-05 |
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1970-11-19 |
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From the Bob Govern collection.
Other Information
USS CLAUD JONES DE-1033 earned the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon w/ star, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/ 3 campaign stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal during her Naval career.
NAMESAKE - Rear Admiral Claud Ashton Jones, USN (October 7 1885 - August 8 1948)
Jones graduated from the Naval Academy in 1906, and after several years of duty at sea, did graduate study leading to a master of science degree at Harvard University. He was awarded The Medal of Honor for his heroism while serving as Engineering Officer in USS MEMPHIS ACR-10 when his ship was wrecked by a hurricane off Santo Domingo City August 29 1916. Most of his remaining service was in engineering billets ashore and afloat, with a tour of duty as assistant naval attaché at London. As Rear Admiral from October 9 1941, he served in the Bureau of Ships throughout World War II, working in the shipbuilding program, and as an assistant chief. For his exceptionally meritorious service he was awarded The Legion of Merit. Rear Admiral Jones died in Charleston, W. Va., August 8 1948.
The ships sponsor was Mrs. M. R. J. Wyllie, daughter of the late Rear Admiral Jones.
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