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USS Douglas A. Munro (DE-422) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944, named in honor of Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro, a Medal of Honor recipient. During World War II, DE-422 served primarily in the Pacific Theater, escorting convoys, conducting anti-submarine patrols, and providing support during key operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the liberation of the Philippines. The ship earned several battle stars for her wartime service, reflecting her vital role in ensuring the safety of Allied naval and amphibious operations. Following the end of World War II, USS Douglas A. Munro was decommissioned in 1947 and eventually scrapped, but her legacy endures as a tribute to her namesake’s valor.

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• Namesake: USS Douglas A. Munro (DE-422) was named in honor of Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro, the only member of the United States Coast Guard to receive the Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously for his heroism at Guadalcanal in 1942. • Class and Type: The ship was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort, designed for anti-submarine warfare and convoy protection during World War II. • Launch and Commissioning: USS Douglas A. Munro was launched on February 4, 1944, by Brown Shipbuilding Co. in Houston, Texas, and commissioned on April 4, 1944. • Pacific Theater Operations: The ship served primarily in the Pacific Theater, escorting convoys and supporting amphibious landings throughout the Philippine Islands, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. • Kamikaze Encounter: On May 27, 1945, while on anti-submarine patrol off Okinawa, the ship successfully shot down a Japanese kamikaze aircraft, preventing damage to herself and nearby vessels. • Rescue Operations: USS Douglas A. Munro was credited with rescuing survivors from damaged or sunken ships, notably saving the crew of USS Little (DD-803) after it was struck by a kamikaze. • End of World War II: The ship participated in occupation duties following the Japanese surrender, including patrols in the East China Sea and support for the reoccupation of Chinese ports. • Decommissioning: After the war, the ship was decommissioned on January 13, 1947, and placed in reserve at San Diego, California. • Battle Stars: For her World War II service, USS Douglas A. Munro received five battle stars, reflecting her participation in multiple key operations. • Legacy: The ship honors a Coast Guard hero, and her legacy continues through other vessels named after Douglas A. Munro, including USCGC Munro (WMSL-755), an active Legend-class cutter.