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EspañolUSS JACK MILLER (DE-410)
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'USS Jack Miller (DE-410)' was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket. Post-war, she returned home proudly with two battle stars to her credit.
She was named in honor of First Lieutenant Jack Miller, who was awarded the Navy Cross for his brave actions during the Guadalcanal campaign. She was launched 10 January 1944, by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. Henry S. Miller, mother of ''Lt. Miller''; and commissioned 13 April 1944, Lt. Comdr. J. W. Whaley in command.
After shakedown along the U.S. East Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, ''Jack Miller'' sailed from Norfolk, Virginia, 13 June, arriving Pearl Harbor 12 July via the Panama Canal Zone and San Diego, California. After more intensive training out of Pearl Harbor, she departed 24 July screening a convoy to Eniwetok, where she arrived 2 August. The remainder of the month was spent on patrol and convoy duty. ''Jack Miller'' sailed from Eniwetok 2 September and, after escorting a convoy to Saipan, took up harbor patrol duty there. Antisubmarine patrols, convoy screening, and escort duty kept ''Jack Miller'' busy for the next 9 months. During this period she sank five mines.
In June and July, ''Jack Miller'' screened fueling groups in support of the Okinawa operation. After the war, she operated out of Japan before returning to San Diego 5 November 1945.
''Jack Miller'' remained at San Diego until decommissioning there 1 June 1946, and joining the Stockton Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet. On 30 June 1968 she was struck from the Navy list, and, in July 1969, she was sold for scrapping.
''Jack Miller'' received two battle stars for World War II service.
★ List of United States Navy ships
★ World War II
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★ Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
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| Career | |
|---|---|
| Built: | at Houston, Texas |
| Laid down: | 29 November 1943 |
| Launched: | 10 January 1944 |
| Commissioned: | 13 April 1944 |
| Awards: | 2 battle stars |
| Decommissioned: | 1 June 1946 |
| Struck: | 30 June 1968 |
| Fate: | sold for scrapping July 1969 |
| General Characteristics | |
| Class: | John C. Butler-class destroyer escort |
| Type: | WGT (geared-turbine drive, 5" guns) |
| Displacement: | 1,350/1,745 tons |
| Length: | 306' (oa) |
| Beam: | 36' 10" |
| Draft: | 13'4" (max) |
| Speed: | 24 knots |
| Range: | 6,000 nm @ 12 knots |
| Complement: | 14 officers, 201 enlisted |
| Armament: | 2-5"/38, 4 (2x2) 40mmAA, 10-20mm AA, 3-21" TT, 1 Hedgehog, 8 DCT's, 2 DC tracks |
| Propulsion: | 2 boilers, 2 geared turbine engines, 12,000 shp, 2 screws |
'USS Jack Miller (DE-410)' was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket. Post-war, she returned home proudly with two battle stars to her credit.
She was named in honor of First Lieutenant Jack Miller, who was awarded the Navy Cross for his brave actions during the Guadalcanal campaign. She was launched 10 January 1944, by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. Henry S. Miller, mother of ''Lt. Miller''; and commissioned 13 April 1944, Lt. Comdr. J. W. Whaley in command.
| Contents |
| World War II Pacific Theatre operations |
| End-of-war operations |
| Post-war decommissioning |
| Awards |
| References |
| See also |
| External links |
World War II Pacific Theatre operations
After shakedown along the U.S. East Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, ''Jack Miller'' sailed from Norfolk, Virginia, 13 June, arriving Pearl Harbor 12 July via the Panama Canal Zone and San Diego, California. After more intensive training out of Pearl Harbor, she departed 24 July screening a convoy to Eniwetok, where she arrived 2 August. The remainder of the month was spent on patrol and convoy duty. ''Jack Miller'' sailed from Eniwetok 2 September and, after escorting a convoy to Saipan, took up harbor patrol duty there. Antisubmarine patrols, convoy screening, and escort duty kept ''Jack Miller'' busy for the next 9 months. During this period she sank five mines.
End-of-war operations
In June and July, ''Jack Miller'' screened fueling groups in support of the Okinawa operation. After the war, she operated out of Japan before returning to San Diego 5 November 1945.
Post-war decommissioning
''Jack Miller'' remained at San Diego until decommissioning there 1 June 1946, and joining the Stockton Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet. On 30 June 1968 she was struck from the Navy list, and, in July 1969, she was sold for scrapping.
Awards
''Jack Miller'' received two battle stars for World War II service.
References
See also
★ List of United States Navy ships
★ World War II
★ Destroyer
★ Destroyer escort
External links
★ Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
★ NavSource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive - USS Jack Miller (DE-410)
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