DD547

• USS Brown (DD-546) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, not "DD547" (which was not assigned); DD-546 is the correct hull number for USS Brown. • Named after George Brown: The ship was named in honor of George Brown, a sailor who distinguished himself during the Civil War and received the Medal of Honor. • Commissioned in 1943: USS Brown was commissioned on 10 July 1943 and played an active role in World War II. • Pacific Theater Service: The destroyer participated in numerous Pacific campaigns, including the Marshall Islands, Marianas, and Philippine operations. • Battle Star Honors: During WWII, USS Brown earned 13 battle stars, marking her as one of the more decorated destroyers of the war. • Kamikaze Attacks: While supporting operations off Okinawa in 1945, Brown was frequently targeted by kamikaze attacks but managed to avoid serious damage. • Korean War Service: After WWII, USS Brown was recommissioned for service in the Korean War, conducting shore bombardments and screening aircraft carriers. • Transfer to Greece: In 1962, USS Brown was transferred to the Hellenic Navy and renamed Navarinon (D63), serving until 1981. • Preserved Bell: The ship's bell is preserved at the USS Kidd (DD-661) museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a tribute to her service. • Veterans' Reunions: Former crew members of USS Brown have held regular reunions, celebrating their camaraderie and the destroyer's distinguished history.