JOHN SCHEUERMAN WPC 1146
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.
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Postmarks
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Other Information
NAMESAKE - Seaman 1st Class John Scheuerman, USCGR ( - 9 September 1943)
Scheuerman, a native of Toledo, OH, who served in the US Coast Guard Reserves from 16 October 1942 to 9 September 1943. While serving aboard the USS LCI (L) 319 during the amphibious Allied invasion of Italy, on 9 September 1943, Seaman 1st Class John Scheuerman exhibited conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. Observing an enemy fighter plane diving in for a strafing attack as his vessel approached the assault beaches in the Gulf of Salerno, Scheuerman unhesitatingly manned his battle station at an exposed antiaircraft gun and, with cool courage and aggressive determination, exerted every effort to direct accurate gunfire against the hostile aircraft. Although mortally wounded before he could deliver effective fire, he remained steadfast at his post in the face of imminent death, thereby contributing materially to the protection of his ship against further attack. The US Coast Guard awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart medals to Scheuerman posthumously for his heroism.
The cutters sponsor is Mrs. Nancy Vannoy, niece of John Scheuerman.
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