AD-23

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Branch

U.S. Navy

Members

About AD-23

AD-23 is the hull classification symbol for USS *Piedmont*, a Dixie-class destroyer tender of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1944 during World War II, USS *Piedmont* provided vital repair and logistic support to destroyers and smaller vessels in the Pacific Theater, including during the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, she continued serving through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring fleet readiness by maintaining and supplying ships in forward areas. *Piedmont* remained in active service until her decommissioning in 1982, marking nearly four decades of distinguished service to the U.S. Navy.

Unit Members

Laura Sinclair

U.S. Navy

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Charles v Rhoades jr

U.S. Navy

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Photos

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About AD-23

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Designation: AD-23 was the hull classification symbol for the USS Delta, a destroyer tender of the United States Navy. • Originally Launched: The USS Delta was originally launched in 1919 as the commercial cargo ship SS Hawaiian Packer. • Conversion: She was acquired by the U.S. Navy and converted into a destroyer tender, commissioned as USS Delta (AD-23) in 1941. • World War II Service: The Delta served in the Pacific Theater during WWII, providing vital repair and maintenance services to destroyers and other fleet vessels. • Pearl Harbor: Arriving at Pearl Harbor in early 1942, she helped repair and refit ships damaged during the Japanese attack. • Support at Guadalcanal: The ship played a key role in supporting naval operations during the Guadalcanal Campaign, enabling U.S. destroyers to remain operational in combat zones. • Battle Stars: For her WWII service, USS Delta earned four battle stars, recognizing her contributions to major operations. • Postwar Service: After WWII, the Delta continued to serve during the Korean War, supporting U.S. naval operations in the Far East. • Vietnam War: The Delta was reactivated for the Vietnam War, providing mobile repair and logistics support to the 7th Fleet in the Western Pacific. • Decommissioning: After a long and distinguished career, the USS Delta was decommissioned in 1970 and eventually sold for scrap in 1974.