NORRIS DD 859
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 August 29 1944 - Launched February 25 1945 |
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- USS Norris DD-859 Covers Page 1 (1945-66)
Postmarks
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Locy Type |
1947-09-27 |
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As DD-859. Cachet by Tazewell G. Nicholson
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Locy Type |
1966-07-21 |
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As DD-859. Cachet #B670 by Morris W. Beck for Project Gemini.
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Locy Type 2# |
1945-12-08 |
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As DD-859
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1948-04-22 |
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As DD-859. Pacific Fleet in China, cachet by John Coulthard
Other Information
USS NORRIS received two battle stars for her Korean War service.
NAMESAKE - Major Benjamin White Norris, USMC (1907- June 4 1942)
"The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Benjamin White Norris (0-4382), Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as Division Commander and a Pilot in Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (VMSB-241), Marine Air Group TWENTY-TWO (MAG-22), Naval Air Station, Midway, during operations of the U.S. Naval and Marine Forces against the invading Japanese Fleet during the Battle of Midway on 4 June 1942. Leading a determined attack against an enemy battleship, Major Norris, in the face of tremendous anti-aircraft fire and fierce fighter opposition, contributed to the infliction of severe damage upon the vessel. During the evening of the same day, despite exhaustive fatigue and unfavorable flying conditions, he led eleven planes from his squadron in a search-attack mission against a Japanese aircraft carrier reported burning about two hundred miles off Midway Islands. Since he failed to return with his squadron and is reported as missing in action, there can be no doubt, under conditions attendant to the Battle of Midway, that he gave up his life in the service of his country. His cool courage and inspiring devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." (Major Norris' Navy Cross Citation)
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