KENDALL C CAMPBELL DE 443
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 December 6 1943 - Launched March 19 1944 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1944)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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Kearny NJ |
1944-03-19 |
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Launching
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Kearny NJ |
1944-03-19 |
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Twin launching with USS GOSS DE-444
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Locy Type |
1944-08-16 |
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Other Information
KENDALL C. CAMPBELL received four battle stars for World War II service
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive) - American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 4 stars - WWII Victory Medal
NAMESAKE - Kendall Carl Campbell USNR (July 25 1917 - May 4 1942)
After enlisting in the Naval Reserve October 28 1940, Campbell reported to the Naval Reserve Aviation Base in Kansas City for flight training November 15. Appointed Aviation Cadet February 1 1941, he became an Ensign August 19. He was assigned to carrier combat squadrons, courageously engaging the enemy in the early actions. During the Battle of the Coral Sea, Ens. Campbell "with disregard of personal safety contributed materially to the sinking or damaging of eight enemy vessels in Tulagi Harbor on 4 May and to the sinking of the enemy Aircraft Carrier SHOHO May 1." He lost his life in this action and was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously. Campbell was also awarded the Gold Star in lieu of the Second Navy Cross for service in New Guinea. "On March 10 1942, in the face of heavy antiaircraft fire Ensign Campbell... by his superb airmanship and outstanding courage contributed to the destruction of three enemy ships and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
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