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![]() | 49k | LeRoy Fitch, born 1 October 1835 in Logansport, Ind., was a member of the Naval Academy class of 1856, and served with great distinction in the Civil War and afterward. Commanding Moose in the Mississippi Squadron, he pursued General J. H. Morgan, CSA, the famed raider, for 500 miles up the Ohio River, frustrating Morgan's attempts to cross the river and retire to Confederate territory. Commander Fitch died in Logansport, Ind., 13 April 1875. | Robert M. Cieri/Bill Gonyo | |
![]() | 82k | Artist's conception of the Fitch 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 | |
![]() | 48k | Undated, location unknown. | Steve Lindsay, nephew of USS Fitch signalman, Charles Lindsay | |
![]() | 177k | Undated, location unknown. | Tom Kerman | |
![]() | 128k | Mrs. H. Walter Thomas christens USS Fitch (DD-462), 14 June 1941. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 1224-41, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11126) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 102k | Commemorative cachet issued for dual launching of USS Forrest (DD-461) and USS Fitch (DD-462), 14 June 1941. (Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11150) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 87k | Launch of USS Fitch (DD-462) from Shipways 2 of the Boston Navy Yard, 14 June 1941. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 1215-41, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11126) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 79k | USS Fitch (DD-462) is seen in Boston Harbor immediately after launching, 14 June 1941. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 1216-41, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11126) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 84k | Stern view of USS Forrest (DD-461) and USS Fitch (DD-462) in Dry Dock 2 of the Boston Navy Yard immediately after launching, 14 June 1941. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 1219-41, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11126) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 98k | Bow view of USS Fitch (DD-462) [left] and USS Forrest (DD-461) [right] awaiting launch on Shipways 2 of the Boston Navy Yard, 14 June 1941. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 1230-41, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11148) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 177k | Stern view of USS Forrest (DD-461) [left] and USS Fitch (DD-462) [right] awaiting launch on Shipways 2 of the Boston Navy Yard, 14 June 1941. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 1230-41, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11148) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 70k | Bow view of USS Fitch (DD-462) [left] and USS Forrest (DD-461) in Dry Dock 2 of the Boston Navy Yard immediately after launching, 14 June 1941. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 1243-41, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11148) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 68k | USS Fitch (DD-462) under construction at the Boston Navy Yard, 3 January 1942. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 116-42, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11125) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 102k | USS Fitch (DD-462) in Boston Harbor, 2 April 1943. (Boston Navy Yard photograph 1478-43, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. No. BOSTS-11125) | Stephen P. Carlson, Boston NHP, Charlestown Navy Yard | |
![]() | 223k | Ship's Officers on October 22 1943. Mike's dad, Lloyd D. (Dave) Loggins, is in the top row, first on the left. Second from the right on the top row is LTJG Charles Robert Guthrie grandfather of Charles Guthrie Ethridge. | Michael D. Loggins | |
![]() | 231k | March 23 1944, location unknown. | Michael D. Loggins | |
![]() | 120k | Fitch alongside USS Des Moines (CA-134) in 1950. | Ed Zajkowski |
LCDR Henry Crommelin Feb 3 1942 - Nov 28 1942 (Later VADM ) CDR Kinloch Chafee Walpole Nov 28 1942 - Nov 10 1944 As DMS-25 LCDR Ennis Walter Taylor Nov 10 1944 - Jun 1 1945 LCDR Robert Hall Thomas Jun 1 1945 - Jan 1 1946 CDR Russell Henry Buckley Jul 1949 - Jul 15 1950 CDR Gustave Albert Wolf Jul 15 1950 - Aug 18 1951 CDR Burdick Heinkel Brittin Aug 18 1951 - Nov 24 1952 LCXDR William Edward Underwood Nov 24 1952 - ? LCDR Melvin James Carpenter 1955 - Feb 24 1956
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