USS Peterson (DE-152)

• Namesake Honor: USS Peterson (DE-152) was named after Chief Watertender Oscar V. Peterson, a Medal of Honor recipient for heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor aboard USS Neosho (AO-23). • Buckley-Class Destroyer Escort: The ship was a Buckley-class destroyer escort, one of the most prolific classes built during World War II, designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare. • Commissioning Date: USS Peterson was commissioned on 29 June 1943 at the Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. • Convoy Escort Duties: Throughout World War II, Peterson escorted convoys across the Atlantic, helping to protect vital supply lines from German U-boat attacks. • U-Boat Hunter: In April 1944, USS Peterson participated in the sinking of the German submarine U-550 while escorting convoy GUS-30 off the coast of Nantucket, rescuing survivors from the sub. • Rescue Missions: During her service, the ship performed several rescue missions, including saving survivors from torpedoed ships and downed aircraft. • Post-War Service: After World War II, Peterson continued to serve, participating in training exercises and acting as a school ship for sonar training. • Decommissioning: The ship was decommissioned on 24 April 1946 and placed in reserve at Green Cove Springs, Florida. • Final Fate: USS Peterson was struck from the Navy List on 1 June 1970 and sold for scrap in 1973. • Legacy: The actions of USS Peterson and her crew were commended for their role in protecting convoys and contributing to the Allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic.