MOOSBRUGGER DD 980
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 November 3 1975 - Launched July 23 1977 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1978 - 2000)
Postmarks
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Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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Locy Type |
1978-12-16 |
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Commissioning, Ship's cachet.
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1986-05-10 |
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Note:
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2000-12-08 |
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Decommissioning Ceremony, cachet by Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
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2000-12-15 |
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Decommissioning, cachet by Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
Other Information
NAMESAKE - Vice Admiral Frederick Moosbrugger, USN (October 9 1900 - 1974).
Moosbrugger was an officer of the United States Navy eventually attaining the rank of Vice Admiral. He is best known for his service in World War II as a highly successful commander of destroyer squadrons.
Of special note is the Battle of Vella Gulf in the South Pacific during World War II. The then-Commander Moosbrugger led his ships into exceedingly close range against Japanese naval forces; took the enemy by surprise, and delivered a devastating torpedo attack, thereby annihilating the hostile force. For this action, he was awarded the Navy Cross.
Later in World War II, he was commander of a group of ships screening the Joint Expeditionary Force during the assaults on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. His group checked repeated attempts by enemy units, including submarines and suicide craft, to reach U.S. and allied attack forces. Then-Captain Moosbrugger was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for this service.
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