JENKS DE 665
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 May 12 1943 - Launched September 11 1943 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1945)
Postmarks
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1945-03-09 |
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Mark from back of cover
Other Information
JENKS received two battle stars for World War II service, in addition to the Presidential Unit Citation for taking part in the capture of V-505
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive) - Presidential Unit Citation - American Campaign Medal - European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal w/ 2 stars - WWII Victory Medal
NAMESAKE - Henry Pease Jenks USN (May 31 1914 - November 13 1942)
Jenks enlisted in the Navy October 8 1940. After undergoing Reserve Officer training, he was appointed Ensign June 6 1941 and reported to Cruiser USS ATLANTA CL-51, soon to be commissioned. In June 1942, Jenks served in ATLANTA, during the epochal Battle of Midway and later during the landings on Guadalcanal, first American amphibious operation of the war. In the great Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, November 13 1942, in which the Japanese move on the island was frustrated, ATLANTA was torpedoed in the early stages of the action and damaged severely by enemy gunfire. She survived the night, but was scuttled next day off Lunga Point. Lieutenant (j.g.) Jenks was killed in the battle, for which his gallant ship received the Presidential Unit Citation
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