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U.S. Navy Veteran
Branch
U.S. Navy
Rank
e-3
Service Years
1965 - 1969
USS Hampshire County (LST-819)
U.S. Navy
USS Hampshire County (LST-819) was a tank landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in December 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in the Okinawa campaign and post-war occupation duties in Asia. After decommissioning in 1946, she was recommissioned for service during the Korean War, supporting amphibious operations and logistics. The ship was renamed USS Hampshire County in 1955 and later served in the Vietnam War before being struck from the Navy list in 1973.
USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830)
U.S. Navy
USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1945. Although she missed active combat in World War II, the Larson served extensively during the Korean War, providing gunfire support, screening carriers, and conducting patrols. The destroyer was also active during the Vietnam War, offering naval gunfire support and participating in search and rescue operations. After decades of service, the USS Everett F. Larson was decommissioned in 1972 and later transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy, where she served as ROKS Jeonju (DD-925).