NAIFEH DE 352
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.
- John C. Butler Class Type WGT Destroyer Escort
- USS NAIFEH DE-352
Commissioned July 4 1944 - Decommissioned June 27 1946
Recommissioned January 26 1951 - Decommissioned June 17 1960
Struck from Naval Register January 1 1966
Sunk as target July 11 1966 off San Clemente Island, CA
Keel Laid December 29 1943 - Launched February 29 1944
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- Covers Page 1 (1946-57)
Postmarks
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1st Commissioning July 4 1944 to June 27 1946
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1946-04-13 |
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2nd Commissioning January 26 1951 to June 17 1960
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1952-12-26 |
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1957-08-01 |
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1952-12-26 |
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Other Information
NAIFEH earned 3 Battle Stars for Korea
NAMESAKE - Lt. (jg) Alfred Naifeh USN (1915-42)
When his ship USS MEREDITH DD-434 was sunk during the Battle of the Solomons, Naifeh worked through the night keeping wounded and exhausted survivors on life rafts. As a result of his continuing valiant efforts to save his shipmates, he was completely overcome by exhaustion, which ultimately resulted in his death October 16 1942. For his devotion to duty and courage, Naifeh was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
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