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About DD 835 & DD 937

**USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822):** The USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1946. She served extensively during the Cold War period, participating in various NATO exercises and deployments with the U.S. 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. The McCard provided naval gunfire support during the Lebanon Crisis of 1958 and later performed patrol and training duties. She was decommissioned in 1972 and subsequently transferred to the Turkish Navy. **USS Hull (DD-945):** The USS Hull (DD-945), a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer, was commissioned in 1958. She served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in Vietnam War operations, including naval gunfire support and search and rescue missions. The Hull was notable for testing the 8-inch/55 caliber Mark 71 gun in the 1970s, a unique feature for a destroyer. She was decommissioned in 1983 and later sunk as a target during fleet exercises.

Unit Members

Mike Howard

U.S. Navy

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Fredy Pardo

U.S. Navy

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Photos

World Cruise 1987 aboard the USS KittyHawk

U.S. Navy • 1987

A School

U.S. Navy • 1979

Buddies

U.S. Navy

All P-3 retired

VP Squadrons • U.S. Navy • 2024

About DD 835 & DD 937

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Historical Facts

• USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822): It appears there may be confusion with hull numbers. DD-835 is the USS Robert H. McCard, not DD-835, which does not exist. The USS John Paul Jones is DD-932. DD-937 is the USS Davis. Below are facts for USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822) and USS Davis (DD-937). • USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822) - Gearing-class destroyer: Named after Medal of Honor recipient Gunnery Sergeant Robert H. McCard, who was killed in action during the Battle of Saipan in World War II. • USS Robert H. McCard Service: Commissioned in October 1945, she served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, including as part of the U.S. 6th Fleet during the Cold War. • Cuban Missile Crisis: The McCard participated in the naval quarantine of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. • Vietnam War: She served off the coast of Vietnam, providing gunfire support for ground troops and conducting search and rescue operations. • Decommissioning and Transfer: The McCard was decommissioned in 1972 and transferred to Turkey, where she served as TCG Kocatepe (D354) until 1994. • USS Davis (DD-937) - Forrest Sherman-class destroyer: Named for Commander George Fleming Davis, a Medal of Honor recipient killed in action during World War II at Lingayen Gulf. • Cuban Missile Crisis Participation: The USS Davis was also involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis, helping enforce the naval blockade. • Vietnam War Deployments: Davis served off the coast of Vietnam, providing naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. • Notable Rescue: In 1970, Davis rescued the crew of a burning Greek freighter, the SS Georgios, in the Mediterranean Sea. • Final Fate: Decommissioned in 1982, the USS Davis was later sunk as a target in 1999 during a fleet training exercise.