IRWIN DD 794
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
- Fletcher Class Destroyer
- USS IRWIN DD-794
Commissioned February 14 1944 - Decommissioned May 31 1946
Recommissioned February 26 1951 - Decommissioned January 10 1958
Stricken March 15 1973
- CT SANTA CATARINA D-32 (Brazilian Naval Service)
Sold to Brazil May 10 1968 and renamed
Stricken 1978 and broken up for scrap
Keel Laid May 2 1943 - Launched October 31 1943
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- Covers Page 1 (1945-51)
Postmarks
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Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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1st Commissioning February 14 1944 to May 31 1946
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Locy Type |
1945-12-07 |
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2nd Commissioning February 26 1951 to January 10 1958
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Locy Type |
1951-03-29 |
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First Day Postal Service
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Locy Type |
1951-06-05 |
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Other Information
IRWIN received the Navy Unit Commendation and six battle stars for service in World War II and one battle star for Korean War service
NAMESAKE Rear Admiral Noble E. Irwin, USN (September 29 1869 - August 10 1937)
Irwin graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1891, and was wounded in action May 1 1898 while aboard the USS BALTIMORE C-3 in the Battle of Manila Bay. Irwin was also mentioned in the Executive Officer’s official report for “intelligent personal work” on vessel repairs after the battle. He commanded USS NEW ORLEANS in 1914 during the Fourth Battle of Topolobampo, a naval battle between Mexican forces during the Mexican Revolution.
Captain Irwin was awarded the Navy Cross for meritorious service as Director of Naval Aviation during World War I. Thereafter he was in command of USS OKLAHOMA BB-37, and Destroyer Squadrons of the Scouting Fleet, and was Chief of the Naval Mission to Brazil (1927–31). Rear Admiral Irwin became Commandant of the 15th Naval District in March 1931 and was transferred to the Retired List October 1 1933. He died at Warner Springs, California on August 10 1937
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