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DESTROYER ARCHIVE |
52 of her crew were lost with the ship and remain on duty.
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| 38k | Born in Glassboro, N.J., 17 April 1868, Mark Lambert Bristol graduated from the Academy in 1887. During the Spanish-American War he served aboard Texas and participated in the battle of Santigao, Cuba. From 1901 to 1903 he served as aide to the Commander-in-Chief, North Atlantic Fleet. He commanded Oklahoma (BB 37) during World War I and then served as United States High Commissioner in Turkey (1919-27). In 1927 Rear Admiral Bristol assumed command of the Asiatic Fleet. He died 13 May 1939. Digital ID: cph 3b17267, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 82k | Artist's conception of the Bristol as she appeared in World War II by the renowned graphic illustrator John Barrett with the text written by naval author and historian Robert F. Sumrall. Their company Navy Yard Associates offers prints of most destroyers, destroyer escorts, submarines and aircraft carriers in various configurations during the ship's lifetime. The prints can be customized with ship's patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. If you decide to purchase artwork from them please indicate that you heard about their work from NavSource. | Navy Yard Associates | |
| 91k | Undated, location unknown. | - | |
| 87k | Undated, location unknown. | - | |
| 34k | October 21 1941, location unknown. | - | |
| 59k | National Archives photo 19-N-25955 dated 10/31/41 | Don Scott YNCS (SS) USN (Ret.) | |
| 59k | National Archives photo 19-N-25956 dated 10/31/41 | Don Scott YNCS (SS) USN (Ret.) | |
| 69k | National Archives photo 19-N-25957 dated 10/31/41 | Don Scott YNCS (SS) USN (Ret.) | |
| 123k | A photo showing the area forward of the Bridge on the USS Bristol (DD-453) as she was refitted after delivery at the New York NY, 10 January 1942. The Bristol has two 50cal MG’s mounted in this area. Note that she has been painted in the Ms-12R Camo scheme. | Rick E Davis | |
| 137k | The USS Bristol (DD-453) being fitted out for service at New York NY after delivery, 16 January 1942. At this time, her AA Armament only consisted of 50cal MG’s. | Rick E Davis | |
| 82k | October 21 1942, location unknown. | Robert Hurst | |
| 119k | The USS Bristol (DD-453) at New York NY, 7 January 1943, after she was upgraded with the standard two twin 40mm AA gun mounts and what appears to be 4-20mm guns. Note that she has been repainted to the Ms-22 Camo scheme. | Rick E Davis | |
| 94k | Dated 4/18/43 | Don Scott YNCS (SS) USN (Ret.) | |
LCDR Chester Clark Wood Oct 22 1941 - Sep 22 1942 (Later RADM) CDR John A. Glick Sep 22 1942 - Oct 13 1943
The contact listed, Was the contact at the time for this ship when located. If another person now is the contact, E-mail me and I will update this entry. These contacts are compiled from various sources over a long period of time and may or may not be correct. Every effort has been made to list the newest contact if more than one contact was found.
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