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About USS Brown (DD-546)

USS Brown (DD-546) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in July 1943. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, participating in key operations such as the Marianas, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa campaigns, providing escort, screening, and shore bombardment duties. After the war, USS Brown was decommissioned in 1946 but was later recommissioned for service during the Korean War, where she supported United Nations forces with naval gunfire and patrol operations. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1962 and transferred to the Greek Navy, where she served as Navarinon until 1981.

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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

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Historical Facts

• Namesake: USS Brown (DD-546) was named in honor of George Brown, a US Navy sailor who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Civil War. • Fletcher-class Destroyer: USS Brown was a Fletcher-class destroyer, the most numerous class of destroyers ever built, renowned for their versatility and effectiveness during World War II. • Launched in 1942: The ship was launched on February 21, 1943, by the Bethlehem Steel Company in San Pedro, California, and commissioned on July 10, 1943. • Pacific Operations: USS Brown served extensively in the Pacific Theater during World War II, taking part in major campaigns like the Marshall Islands, Mariana Islands, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. • Kamikaze Encounters: During the Okinawa campaign, the ship survived several kamikaze attacks, showcasing the crew's bravery and the ship's resilience under fire. • Rescue Missions: The destroyer is credited with rescuing numerous downed pilots and survivors from damaged or sunk ships during intense Pacific battles. • Korean War Service: After World War II, USS Brown was recommissioned for service during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. • Decorations: USS Brown received six battle stars for World War II service and five for Korean War service, marking her as a highly decorated warship. • Transfer to Greece: In 1962, the ship was transferred to the Hellenic Navy, where she served as Navarinon (D63) until her decommissioning in 1981. • Legacy: Parts of USS Brown, including her bell, are preserved as memorials, and her legacy endures among naval history enthusiasts and veterans.