- USS Halyburton (FFG-40)
USS "Halyburton" (FFG-40), an Sclass|Oliver Hazard Perry|frigate, is a ship of the
United States Navy named for Pharmicist's Mate Second ClassWilliam D. Halyburton, Jr. (1924–1945). Halyburton was posthumously awarded theMedal of Honor for his heroism while serving with the 5th Marines, during theBattle of Okinawa ."Halyburton" was laid down on
26 September 1980 by theTodd Pacific Shipyards Co., Seattle Division, Seattle, Wash.; launched on13 October 1981 ; and commissioned on7 January 1984 ."Halyburton" has earned 3 Battle 'E' awards for combat readiness. "Halyburton" was also one of the escorts for the USS|Constitution on July 21, 1997 as "Old Ironsides" first unassisted sail in 116 years and her 200th birthday celebration was going on
As of 2008 , "Halyburton" is homeported at NS Mayport,Florida , and is part ofDestroyer Squadron 14 .External links
* [http://www.halyburton.navy.mil/ USS "Halyburton" official website]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0740.htm navsource.org: USS "Halyburton"]
* [http://www.navysite.de/ffg/FFG40.HTM navysite.de: USS "Halyburton"]
* [http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/us_navy_pages/frigates/pages/halyburton_ffg40_page_1.htm MaritimeQuest USS Halyburton FFG-40 pages]
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