JOBB DE 707
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.
- USS JOBB DE-707
Commissioned July 4 1944 - Decommissioned May 13 1946
Stricken November 1 1969 - Sold for scrapping October 1970
Rudderow Class Escort Destroyer
Keel Laid December 20 1943 - Launched March 4 1944
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Postmarks
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USPO |
1946-04-17
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N/A |
Drydocked, preparing for decommissioning.
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USPO |
1944-03-04
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N/A |
Launching, cachet by Ralph P. Werve
Other Information
USS JOBB earned the following awards during her Naval career - American Campaign Medal -
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (w/ 3 Battle stars) - World War II Victory Medal - Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/ 1 star.
NAMESAKE - Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Richard Patrick Jobb, USN (March 17 1920 - January 26 1943)
Richard Jobb enlisted in the Navy February 28 1942. He was at Guadalcanal for America’s first amphibious operation of the Pacific War. Hearing a call of a patrol subjected to enemy fire near the Namara River January 26 1943, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Jobb rushed forward 150 yards through intense enemy fire to aid the wounded. He continued to dress casualties under fire until he was himself hit and killed. For his courageous devotion to duty, Jobb was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
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