USS BLue DD744

• USS Blue (DD-744) Namesake: USS Blue was named in honor of Lieutenant Commander John Stuart Blue, a U.S. Navy officer who was killed in action during the Battle of Savo Island in 1942. • Allen M. Sumner-class Destroyer: USS Blue was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, a class known for its improved anti-aircraft armament and greater stability compared to earlier destroyer classes. • Commissioning Date: USS Blue was launched on 28 May 1944 by Bethlehem Steel Co., Staten Island, New York, and commissioned on 20 August 1944. • World War II Service: The ship served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during WWII, participating in operations such as Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and strikes against the Japanese mainland. • Kamikaze Attack: On 6 April 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, USS Blue was damaged by a kamikaze attack, resulting in the loss of crew and significant damage to the ship. • Korean War Service: USS Blue was recommissioned for the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers off the coast of Korea. • Vietnam War Participation: The destroyer also saw action during the Vietnam War, participating in naval gunfire support missions and carrier escort duties. • Cold War Operations: Between wars, USS Blue participated in numerous training exercises, fleet maneuvers, and patrols during the early Cold War, helping project U.S. naval power in the Pacific. • Transfer to Republic of China Navy: In 1974, USS Blue was decommissioned from the U.S. Navy and transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she served as ROCS Fu Yang (DD-907). • Battle Stars: USS Blue earned five battle stars for her service during World War II and two for service during the Korean War, marking her as a highly decorated ship.