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USS Emery (DE 28)
Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign:
N - Y - J - M
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/4stars - WWII Victory Medal
CLASS: Evarts TYPE: GMT (diesel-electric tandem motor drive, short hull, 3" guns)
Displacement: 1,140 (std), 1,430 tons (full) Dimensions: 289' 5" (oa), 283' 6" (wl) x 35' 0" x 11' 0" (max)
Armament: 3 x 3"/50 Mk22 (1x3), 1 x 1.1"/75 Mk2 quad AA (4x1), 9 x 20mm Mk 4 AA, 1 Hedgehog Projector
Mk10 (144 rounds), 8 Mk6 depth charge projectors, 2 Mk9 depth charge tracks
Machinery: 4 GM Model 16-278A diesel engines with electric drive, 6000 shp, 2 screws
Speed: 19 knots Range: 4,150 nm @ 12 knots Crew:15 / 183
Operational and Building Data
Laid down by Mare Island NSY on 29 October 1942, Launched 17 April 1943
Commissioned 14 August 1943, Decommissioned 15 November 1945
Stricken 28 November 1945
Fate: sold for scrapping 21 July 1947
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106k | 17 April 1943: Radm W. L. Friedell, USN, Shipyard Commandant, presents a silver tray to the ship's sponsor at the launching ceremonies for the USS Emery (DE 28) at Mare Island Navy Yard. Left to right: Radm W. L. Friedell, Mrs. W. D. McDonald (Matron of Honor) and Miss Edna K. McDonald (Sponsor). (US Navy Photo #DE 28 2718-43) | Darryl Baker | |
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140k | 17 April 1943: The USS Emery (DE 28) Sponsor and Matron of Honor are shown at the bow of the ship ready to christen her at Mare Island. Left to right: Mrs. W. D. McDonald (Matron of Honor) and Miss Edna K. McDonald (Sponsor). (US Navy Photo #DE 28 2726-43) | Darryl Baker | |
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112k | 17 April 1943: Miss Edna K. McDonald (Sponsor) is shown christening the USS Emery (DE 28) at Mare Island. Left to right: Mrs. W. D. McDonald (Matron of Honor) Capt. F. G. Crisp (Yard Manager), Miss Edna K. McDonald (Sponsor) and Radm W. L. Friedell (Shipyard Commandant. (US Navy Photo #DE 28 2731-43) | Darryl Baker | |
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129k | 17 April 1943: Emery is at the end of the ways during her launching at Mare Island. (US Navy Photo #DE 28 2719-43) | Darryl Baker | |
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76k | 17 April 1943: Broadside view of Emery after her launching at Mare Island. (US Navy Photo #DE 28 2720-43) | Darryl Baker | |
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90k | 7 July 1943: Emery is shown at her outfitting berth at Mare Island. (US Navy Photo #DE 28 4949-43) | Darryl Baker | |
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57k | undated postwar image | Jerry Church | |
View the USS Emery (DE 28), DANFS history entry
located on the US Naval Historical Center web site.
View a short article on the design and development of the Evarts Class DE submitted by Bob Sables.
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
None
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