STAFFORD DE 411
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 29 1943 - Launched January 11 1944 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1946)
Postmarks
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1946-04-19 |
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Other Information
STAFFORD earned 2 battle stars during World War II
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Combat Action Ribbon - American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 2 stars - World War II Victory Medal - Philippine Liberation Ribbon
NAMESAKE - Richard Y. Stafford USMCR (December 11 1916 - October 11 1942)
Stafford enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve on October 19 1940 and on February 20 1941, accepted an appointment as a Second Lieutenant at Quantico, Va. He remained at Quantico until May 29, when he was reassigned to San Diego. He saw duty at San Diego from June 16 1941 to July 1942 and on April 11 1942, was promoted to First Lieutenant. On September 12 1942, when he was promoted to Captain, Stafford had been serving in the field for about a month. Between October 9-11, Capt. Stafford led his company of marines on a forced march through the dense jungle and swamps of Guadalcanal and, upon arriving at his objective, immediately deployed his command. The enemy position was stronger than had been expected, and the ensuing fight was very brisk. Capt. Stafford led his men in the assault and was killed by a Japanese rifleman. For his “ . . . conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer . . .” which constituted “ . . . an inspiration to the men of his command in the fulfillment of an important mission,” Capt. Stafford was posthumously awarded the Silver Star medal
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