EATON DD 510
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.
Keel Laid March 17 1942 - Launched September 20 1942 |
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- Eaton Covers Page 1 (1951-57)
Postmarks
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2nd Commissioning December 11 1951 to July 2 1969
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Locy Type |
1951-12-11 |
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As DDE-510
First Day of Postal Service
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Locy Type |
1951-12-11 |
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As DDE-510
First Day of Postal Service
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Locy Type |
1957-10-03 |
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As DDE-510
Other Information
EATON received 11 battle stars for her World War II service
NAMESAKE - William Eaton (February 23 1764 - June 1 1811)
Eaton joined the Army at an early age and served until April 1783, when he was appointed U.S. Consul at Tunis. Because of his experience in the north African region, he was appointed Navy agent for the Barbary Regencies on May 26 1804. Supported afloat by Isaac Hull, Captain of ARGUS, in an effective "combined operation," Eaton led the attack on Derne on April 27 1805. The town's capture, and the threat of further advance on Tripoli, were strong influences toward peace, negotiated in June 1805 by Tobias Lear and Commodore John Rodgers with the Bashaw of Tripoli. General Eaton died in Brimfield, Mass., June 1 1811
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