MONSSEN DD 798
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.
Fletcher Class Destroyer Keel Laid June 1 1943 - Launched October 30 1943 |
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Postmarks
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1943-10-30 |
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Launched from the Bethlehem Steel Co., Shipbuilding Division, Staten Island, New York, N.Y.
1st Commissioning February 14 1944 to April 30 1946
2nd Commissioning October 31 1951 to December 11 1957
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1951-11-28 |
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First Day of Postal Service
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1952-01-30 |
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1955-01-24 |
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Other Information
USS MONSSEN received eight battle stars for her World War II service.
NAMESAKE - Lieutenant Mons Monssen, USN (January 20 1867 - February 10 1930).
Warranted gunner in 1904, he was serving on USS Missouri BB-11 April 13 when a charge ignited while a 12‑inch gun was being loaded for target practice. Eighteen officers and men lost their lives. Monssen entered the burning magazine through the scuttle and threw water on the fire with his hands until a hose was passed to him. For his actions he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Later commissioned Lieutenant, July 1918, he retired December 15 1925 and died at the Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, February 10 1930.
The US Navy has named two ships in his honor; USS Monssen DD-436 and USS Monssen DD-798.
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