HALFORD DD 480

Ship Name and Designation History

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Fletcher Class Destroyer Keel Laid June 3 1941 - Launched October 29 1942 USS HALFORD DD-480 Commissioned April 10 1943 - Decommissioned May 15 1946 Struck from Naval Register May 1 1968 Sold April 2 1970 to National Metal & Steel, Terminal Island for scrap

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Postmarks

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Locy Type 2z*

1945-04-17

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Other Information

HALFORD received 13 battle stars for World War II service

NAMESAKE - William Halford USN (August 18 1841 - February 7 1919)
Halford enlisted in the Navy in 1869. While serving on board SAGINAW, which had run aground near Midway October 29 1871, Halford was one of four who volunteered to sail the ship's boat 1,500 miles to Honolulu for help. After great suffering the party reached Kauai Island December 19 after 31 days at sea. In attempting to land through the heavy surf, all but Halford were drowned, but he managed to reach shore and bring help to his shipmates in SAGINAW. Halford received a commendation for his bravery and served until 1910, when he retired. Promoted to Lieutenant on the retired list, he returned to the Navy in 1917 and died February 7 1919 at Oakland, Calif.

 

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