JENKINS DD 447
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 27 1941 - Launched June 21 1942 |
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- Jenkins Covers Page 1 (1952-67)
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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2nd Commissioning November 2 1951 to July 2 1969
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Locy Type |
1952-10-27 |
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As DDE-447
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Locy Type P |
1967-10-19 |
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As DD-447
Other Information
JENKINS received 14 battle stars for World War II service and 1 star for Korean War service
NAMESAKE - Thornton A. Jenkins (December 11 1811 - August 9 1893)
Jenkins entered the Navy as a Midshipman November 1 1828 and served first in the West Indies in an expedition against pirates and slavers. Examined for a commission as Lieutenant, he placed first among 82 candidates. Prior to the Mexican War, Jenkins served with the Coast Survey and with the Brazilian and Mediterranean Squadrons. During the war with Mexico, as executive officer of GERMANTOWN, he led landing parties from his ship at Tuxpan and Tabasco. Later, he commanded hospital ship RELIEF and the Supply Station at Salmedena Island. In the interval between the wars, he served in the Receiving Ship at BALTIMORE, returned to the Coast Survey, and was Secretary of the Lighthouse Board. His Civil War record was distinguished. Serving primarily in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron of David Farragut, he commanded ONEIDA. He served as chief of staff to Farragut, and was later wounded while commanding a convoy escort group. As Senior Officer Present, in command of RICHMOND, he received the surrender of Port Hudson July 9 1863. He later commanded a division of the Squadron. Jenkins was Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, from 1865 to 1869, and he commanded the Asiatic Station from 1870 until his retirement in 1873. Rear Admiral Jenkins was President of the Naval Institute from 1883 to 1885, and died August 9 1893
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