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About USS ELMER MONTGOMERY DE-1082

USS Elmer Montgomery (DE-1082) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Named after Ensign Elmer Montgomery, a World War II hero killed during the Battle of Savo Island, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous exercises, patrols, and goodwill visits, contributing to NATO operations and Cold War maritime security. After over two decades of active duty, Elmer Montgomery was decommissioned in 1993 and later transferred to Turkey, where she served as TCG Giresun (F 491).

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Louis Bird

U.S. Navy

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James Winston Sr

U.S. Navy

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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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• Namesake: USS Elmer Montgomery (DE-1082) was named after Lieutenant (junior grade) Elmer Charles Montgomery, a naval aviator killed during the Battle of Midway in World War II, posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. • Class: She was a Knox-class destroyer escort, a class designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. • Commissioning: USS Elmer Montgomery was commissioned on 19 October 1971 at Avondale Shipyards, Louisiana. • Operational History: The ship served extensively in the Atlantic Fleet, conducting numerous ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) patrols and NATO exercises. • Notable Deployments: The ship participated in UNITAS exercises, multinational naval exercises with South American navies, fostering international cooperation. • Rescue Missions: In 1977, she rescued the crew of a fishing boat in distress off the coast of Florida, showcasing her versatility in peacetime missions. • Technological Upgrades: Over her career, she received several upgrades, including the addition of a Sea Sparrow missile launcher and improved sonar systems. • Decommissioning: After over 20 years of service, USS Elmer Montgomery was decommissioned on 30 June 1993. • Final Fate: The ship was sold to Turkey in February 2002, where she served as TCG Akdeniz (F-257) until 2015. • Legacy: USS Elmer Montgomery is remembered for her steadfast service during the Cold War and as a symbol of American naval engineering and international partnership.