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Francis X. McInerney (28 March 1899 - 24 June 1956) was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and was commissioned from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1921. As a junior officer, his tours of duty included USS New Mexico, USS Burns, USS Williamson, and USS Dobbin. In 1935, he received the degree of Bachelor of Laws from George Washington University Law School. Subsequent tours included USS Concord, and instructor at the Post-Graduate School, Annapolis, Maryland. He assumed command of USS Smith in May 1940, and was commanding her when the United States entered World War II. Later he was assigned to the ANZAC Squadron in the South Pacific and, as senior officer in destroyers, participated in the early strikes in the Solomons and the Battle of the Coral Sea.
In March 1943, he assumed command of Destroyer Squadron 21. He led his ships in the Solomons in the First and Second Battles of Kula Gulf. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V," the Navy Cross, Presidential Unit Citation, the Silver Star, and the Legion of Merit with Combat "V". In August 1943, he was assigned as Senior Representative of Commander Destroyers in the South Pacific, and in March 1944, was named Chief of Staff for Commander Operational Training Command, Pacific Fleet. He assumed command of USS Washington in June 1945.
In October 1946, he became CO of the Naval Receiving Station, Treasure Island, California. He assumed command of Cruiser Division Three in March 1949. In January 1950, he became Commander Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet. Subsequently, he commanded Amphibious Group Three, Pacific Fleet, and Service Squadron Three. His operations in the Korean War as Commander Joint Amphibious Task Forces Seven, Seventy-Six and Ninety-Two earned him a number of awards. In May 1953, he became Senior Member, Board of Naval Inspection and Survey, West Coast Section. In October 1954, he was assigned as President of the Permanent General Court Martial, Eleventh Naval District. He retired 30 June 1955. Vadm. Francis X. McInerney died on 24 June 1956 in San Diego, California.
USS McInerney (FFG-8) is the first ship named in his honor. |
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1983: USS McInerney (FFG-8) at sea. |
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12 August 1988: at sea - A port quarter view of the McInerney underway with the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) battle group. The ship which is part of Task Group 24.4, is in an 18-ship formation that is transiting the North Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-01301 by PH2 William Lipski from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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25 October 1988 - Augusta Bay Sicily - A starboard bow view of the destroyer tender Yellowstone (AD-41), the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser Bainbridge (CGN-25) and the McInerney tied up alongside each other while in harbor. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-02095 by JO1 Millie Tamberg from the DVIC) |
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1 November 1988 - Augusta Bay Sicily - The destroyer tender Yellowstone (AD-41) services, from left: McInerney (FFG-8), the guided missile cruiser USS Bainbridge (CGN-25), the frigate USS McCandless (FF-1084), and the frigate USS Voge (FF-1047). (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-08630 by JO1 Millie Tamberg from the DVIC) |
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8 November 1988 - Augusta Bay Sicily - A view of ship's composing the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) battle group tied up alongside each other. They are, left to right: the frigate USS Voge (FF-1047), the frigate USS McCandless (FF-1084), the destroyer tender USS Yellowstone (AD-41), the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS Bainbridge (CGN-25) and the McInerney (FFG-8). (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-02108 by JO1 Millie Tamberg from the DVIC) |
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1 May 1992 - NavSta Mayport FL - A port bow view of the guided missile frigates McInerney and USS Boone (FFG-28) moored together at a pier. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-93-05441 by OS2 John Bouvia from the DVIC) |
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16 October 1992 - Atlantic Ocean - A starboard bow view of the McInerney underway. The McInerney is en route to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the John F. Kennedy (CV-67) battle group. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-93-00859 by CWO2 Kenneth H. Brewer from the DVIC) |
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16 October 1992 - Atlantic Ocean - The aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) battle group en route to the Mediterranean Sea. In the group are: the nuclear-powered attack submarines USS Albuquerque (SSN-706) and USS Seahorse (SSN-669); the guided missile cruisers USS Gettysburg (CG-64), USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) and USS Wainwright (CG-28); the destroyer USS Caron (DD-970); the frigates USS Capodanno (FF-1093), USS Halyburton (FFG-40) and USS McInerney (FFG-8); the destroyer tender USS Puget Sound (AD-38); the ammunition ship USS Santa Barbara (AE-28); and the replenishment oiler USS Kalamazoo (AOR-6). (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-93-00852 by CWO2 Kenneth H. Brewer from the DVIC) |
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12 June 2003: Antofagasta, Chile - The McInerney pulls along side the pier in Antofagasta, Chile. McInerney is participating in Teamwork South 2003. Teamwork South is a bi-annual multi-national exercise hosted by the Chilean Navy and conducted in Chilean territorial waters to further bolster a robust relationship and mutual understanding in the region. It offers a unique opportunity to maintain a consistent training environment in the region as well as a continued multi-national commitment to hemispheric defense and coalition. (US Navy photo# 030612-N-9251B-119 by PH1 Martha-Ellen L. Ball from the Navy News Stand) |
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20 June 2003: Caldera, Chile - The McInerney is anchored in Caldera Bay, Chile, while its crew enjoys a day of liberty in town. McInerney is among 19 ships participating in Teamwork South 2003. Teamwork South is a bi-annual multi-national exercise hosted by the Chilean Navy and conducted in Chilean territorial waters to further bolster a robust relationship and mutual understanding in the region. It offers a unique opportunity to maintain a consistent training environment in the region as well as a continued multi-national commitment to hemispheric defense and coalition. (US Navy photo #030620-N-9251B-155 by PH1 Martha-Ellen L. Ball from the Navy News Stand) |
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12 July 2003: The Pacific Ocean - A BQM-74 drone is fired from the fantail of the McInerney to serve as a target during an anti-air gunnery exercise conducted as part of UNITAS 44-03 Pacific Phase. Naval and Coast Guard Forces from six countries are participating in UNITAS 44-03 Pacific Phase. UNITAS is the premier naval exercise conducted in the Americas designed to build lasting friendships while increasing the capability of U.S. Naval Forces to operate as a multinational coalition. (US Navy photo #030712-N-9251B-014 by PH1 Martha-Ellen L. Ball from the Navy News Stand) |
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14 July 2003: The Pacific Ocean - A SH-60B from the McInerney conducts a vertical replenishment with the destroyer USS Stump (DD-978). Naval and Coast Guard Forces from six countries are participating in UNITAS 44-03 Pacific Phase. (US Navy photo #030714-N-9251B-155 by PH1 Martha-Ellen L. Ball from the Navy News Stand) |
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14 July 2003: The Pacific Ocean - A SH-60B from the McInerney conducts a vertical replenishment with the destroyer USS Stump (DD-978). Naval and Coast Guard Forces from six countries are participating in UNITAS 44-03 Pacific Phase. (US Navy photo #030714-N-9251B-143 by PH1 Martha-Ellen L. Ball from the Navy News Stand) |
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8 June 2004: The Atlantic Ocean - The McInerney participates in a Coordinated Training Exercise for midshipmen off the coast of Virginia. McInerney is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and participated with the guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG-58) and five other surface force ships in a pass and review. (US Navy photo #040608-N-1658L-006 by YN2 Anthony J. Larkin from the Navy News Stand) |
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8 June 2004: The Atlantic Ocean - McInerney participates in a Coordinated Training Exercise for midshipmen off the coast of Virginia. McInerney is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and participated with the guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG-58) and five other surface force ships in a pass and review. (US Navy photo #040608-N-1658L-002 by IS2 Nicholas Thimmig from the Navy News Stand) |
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date / location unknown: McInerney underway |
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2 September 2004: NavSta Mayport FL - An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Swamp Foxes" of Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four Four (HSL-44) is harnessed while being craned aboard McInerney during preparations for hurricane Frances, which is scheduled to hit the state of Florida by the upcoming weekend. (US Navy photo #040902-N-0000X-009 by YN2 Anthony J. Larkin from the Navy News Stand) |
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15 February 2005: Rendsburg, Germany - The McInerney passes under the train-bridge of Rendsburg, Germany. McInerney visited Rendsburg during the frigate’s transit from Poland to Malaga in support of the NATO Response Force One. The role of the NRF is to provide an integrated and fully interoperable sea, land and air capability, under one command, wherever the North Atlantic Council requires, to prevent conflict or threat from escalating into a wider dispute. (US Navy photo #050215-N-0000B-001 photo courtesy of Frank Behling from the Navy News Stand) |
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5 April 2005: Naval Base Den Helder, The Netherlands - USS McInerney leaving the harbor. She was there for a change of command and a 5 day visit. |
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5 April 2007: Mayport FL - Friends and family wait to reunite with Sailors from USS McInerney (FFG-8) as it returns home to Mayport, Florida. McInerney returned to its homeport after being deployed for counter-narco terrorism operations. (US Navy photo #070405-N-4049C-038 by MCSN Patrick J. Cook from the Navy News Stand) |
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5 April 2007: Mayport FL - Quartermaster 2nd Class Matthew Berry runs to give his wife a kiss after returning home to Mayport, Florida, from deployment aboard USS McInerney (FFG-8. (US Navy photo #070405-N-4049C-064 by MCSN Patrick J. Cook from the Navy News Stand) |
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31 May 2007: Boston MA - Seen through the sights of a World War II era 40mm anti-aircraft gun, USS McInerney transits Boston Harbor prior to a four day port visit in honor of the city’s Dorchester Day. McInerney sailors will participate in a variety of activities including a community relations project, color guard at a Red Sox - Yankees game and marching in the Dorchester Day parade. McInerney recently completed a successful six-month Counter-Narco Terrorism deployment to the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific seizing more than $500,000,000 worth of contraband. (US Navy photo #070531-N-1928O-016 by MC1 Mark O’Donald from the Navy News Stand) |
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22 June 2007: Mayport FL - Naval Station Mayport receives a visit from Fox News Channel’s "Fox & Friends" during their "Salute the Troops Tour." "Fox & Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade hosted the live show that featured Sailors attached to USS McInerney (FFG-8), USS Halyburton (FFG-40) and Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light (HSL) 60. (US Navy photo #070622-N-1810F-006 by MC2 Lynn Friant from the Navy News Stand) |
