USS De Wert (FFG-45)

USS "De Wert" (FFG-45), an "Oliver Hazard Perry"-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Hospitalman Richard De Wert (1931–1951). De Wert was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism while serving with the 7th Marines during the Korean War.

"De Wert" was laid down on 14 June 1982 by the Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine; launched on 18 December 1982 ; and commissioned on 19 November 1983 .

As of 2006, "De Wert" is captained by Commander James A. Kirk; she is part of the Atlantic Fleet's Destroyer Squadron 14 and homeported at NS Mayport, Florida.

On 16 February 2007, "De Wert" was awarded the 2006 Battle "E" award. [http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=27895]

External links

* [http://www.dewert.navy.mil/ USS "De Wert" official website]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0745.htm navsource.org: USS "De Wert"]
* [http://www.navysite.de/ffg/FFG45.HTM navysite.de: USS "De Wert"]
* [http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/us_navy_pages/frigates/pages/dewert_ffg_45_page_1.htm MaritimeQuest USS DeWert FFG-45 pages]