USS Claud Jones (DE-1033)

• Namesake: USS Claud Jones (DE-1033) was named in honor of Commander Claud Ashton Jones, who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the sinking of USS Memphis in 1916. • Class and Type: She was the lead ship of the Claud Jones-class destroyer escorts, a class of four ships built primarily for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. • Commissioning Date: The ship was commissioned on 10 February 1959, at Avondale Shipyards, Westwego, Louisiana. • First Homeport: Upon commissioning, her first homeport was Key West, Florida, where she joined the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. • Role in Cuban Missile Crisis: During the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, Claud Jones participated in the naval quarantine of Cuba, helping enforce the blockade. • Anti-Submarine Warfare Training: The ship regularly served as a training platform for anti-submarine warfare, working with other U.S. Navy and NATO forces. • Unusual Propulsion: The Claud Jones-class were among the last U.S. Navy ships powered by diesel engines instead of steam turbines, making them unique for their time. • International Deployments: Claud Jones deployed to the Mediterranean and Caribbean, participating in joint exercises with allied navies and port visits to several countries. • Decommissioning and Transfer: She was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 15 December 1973 and transferred to Indonesia, where she served as KRI Monginsidi (341). • Legacy: The ship's service was commemorated by the U.S. Navy, and her bell and artifacts are preserved by naval museums and veterans' groups.