USS Carmick (DMS-33)

• Namesake: USS Carmick (DD-493/DMS-33) was named after Lieutenant Augustus C. Carmick, a U.S. Marine Corps officer who served with distinction during the Mexican–American War and the Civil War. • Class & Construction: Originally built as a Gleaves-class destroyer, Carmick was laid down on 6 May 1942 at Kearny, New Jersey, by the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Company and launched on 8 November 1942. • Commissioning: She was commissioned on 28 December 1942, entering service during the height of World War II. • World War II Atlantic Service: Carmick served in the Atlantic theater, participating in escort duties across the Atlantic and supporting the Normandy landings on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by providing fire support off Utah Beach. • Conversion to Minesweeper: After World War II, Carmick was converted to a fast minesweeper and reclassified as DMS-33 on 15 June 1945, reflecting the Navy's need for minesweeping capabilities in the postwar period. • Korean War Service: Carmick served in the Korean War, carrying out minesweeping and patrol operations, and supporting United Nations forces during the conflict. • Battle Honors: For her World War II and Korean War service, Carmick received a total of six battle stars (three for WWII, three for Korean War). • Rescue Operations: During her career, Carmick was involved in several rescue operations, including rescuing survivors from torpedoed vessels and downed aircraft. • Decommissioning: USS Carmick was decommissioned on 17 July 1956 and struck from the Navy list on 1 November 1959. • Fate: The ship was sold for scrap on 4 August 1960, ending her notable service across two major conflicts.