USS Michell DE-43

• Namesake: USS Michell (DE-43) was named in honor of Lieutenant (junior grade) John Allen Michell, a naval aviator who was killed in action during the Battle of Midway on June 4, 1942. • Evarts-class Destroyer Escort: Michell was an Evarts-class destroyer escort, a class designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort duty during World War II. • Commissioning: The ship was commissioned on August 20, 1943, at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington. • Pacific Theater Service: USS Michell served in the Pacific Theatre, playing crucial roles in convoy escort, anti-submarine patrols, and supporting amphibious operations. • Convoy Escort Duty: One of Michell’s primary missions was to escort troop and supply convoys between the U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, and forward bases such as Eniwetok, Majuro, and Kwajalein. • Kamikaze Threats: While on station in forward areas, Michell and her crew faced the continual threat of Japanese kamikaze attacks, especially during the later stages of the war. • Submarine Contacts: Although the ship made multiple sonar contacts with suspected enemy submarines during her service, there are no confirmed kills credited to her. • Rescue Operations: Michell participated in several rescue missions, including picking up survivors from damaged or sunk vessels in the Pacific. • Decommissioning: After the war, Michell was decommissioned on November 16, 1945, and later sold for scrap in 1947. • Awarded Battle Stars: For her service during World War II, USS Michell received two battle stars.