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Paul Henry Carr (13 February 1924 - 25 October 1944) was born on a farm near Webber Falls OK and graduated from Checotah High School in May 1942. Joining the Navy on 27 May 1942, he married Goldie Lee Jamison in October 1943, before receiving orders to the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) in April 1944. During the Battle Off Samar on 25 October 1944, Carr was serving as gun captain of Roberts' Mount 52. After the gun had fired approximately 300 rounds the mount lost power ramming. After seven or eight more shots the air injection system was lost and soon a round cooked off before the breech could be completely shut, destroying the gun and killing most of the gun crew. GM3 Carr stayed at his station and although grievously injured repeatedly tried to load the last remaining shell into the destroyed gun by hand. He soon died of his injuries. GM3 Carr was awarded the Silver Star.
USS Carr FFG-52 is the first ship named in his honor.
Paul Henry Carr - The Carr Family Website
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26 March 1982: Seattle WA - J.T. Gilbridge Jr., Capt. Philip F. Crothers Jr. and Radm. T.M. Ward Jr., left to right, pause for a picture in front of the shipyard sign during the keel laying ceremony for the guided missile frigate Carr (FFG-52). (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-82-05678 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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17 January 1983: Seattle WA - A bow view of Carr at 20 percent completion. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-03024 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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17 January 1983: Seattle WA - A stern view of Carr at 20 percent completion. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-03025 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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26 February 1983: Seattle WA - Goldie Carr Bensilhe (GM3 Carr's widow), sponsor for Carr, poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Shipyards Corporation. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-83-11801 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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26 February 1983: Seattle WA - A view of guests attending the launching ceremony for Carr at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-83-11804 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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26 February 1983: Seattle WA - Goldie Carr Bensilhe, sponsor, christens Carr at the conclusion of the launching ceremony. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-83-11802 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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26 February 1983: Seattle WA - Carr slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-83-08838 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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26 February 1983: Seattle WA - Port quarter view of Carr, waterborne for the first time at the conclusion of the launching ceremony. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-83-08837 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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16 March 1983: Seattle WA - A port bow view of Carr. Alongside it is Vandegrift (FFG 48) at 40 percent completion. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-03007 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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16 April 1985: the Pacific Ocean - Port bow view of Carr underway during builder's acceptance trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-00351 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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16 April 1985: the Pacific Ocean - Port beam view of Carr underway during builder's acceptance trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-00370 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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16 April 1985: the Pacific Ocean - Elevated starboard bow view of Carr underway during builder's acceptance trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-00354 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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16 April 1985: the Pacific Ocean - Port quarter view of Carr underway during builder's acceptance trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-00356 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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16 April 1985: the Pacific Ocean - Starboard beam view of Carr underway during builder's acceptance trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-00357 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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16 April 1985: the Pacific Ocean - Starboard quarter view of Carr underway during builder's acceptance trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-00360 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - Starboard bow view of Carr moored to a pier during her commissioning ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-01133 by PH1 Harry Gerwien from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - An overall view of Carr‘s commissioning ceremony. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-05339 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - Salutes are rendered during the commissioning ceremony of Carr. (Left to Right) Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet; John T. Gilbride Jr., vice president and general manager, Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp, Seattle; Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-- 413) Survivors Association; Mrs. Goldie Carr Bensilhe, ship‘s sponsor; Commander Robert J. Horne, commanding officer, USS Carr. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01127 by PH1 Harry Gerwien from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - Lcdr. John E. Meyers, executive officer of Carr, addresses guests during the ship's commissioning. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-05341 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp., from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - Crew members stand in formation during the commissioning of Carr. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01114 by PH1 Harry Gerwien from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - A view of the US flag, admiral's flag, and the commissioning pennant aboard Carr. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01129 by PH1 Harry Gerwien from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - Members of the crew run down the pier as they prepare to man the Carr. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01116 by PH1 Harry Gerwien from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - Members of the crew cross the brow of Carr as they man the vessel during its commissioning. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01118 by PH1 Harry Gerwien from the DVIC) |
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27 July 1985: Seattle WA - Crew members man the rail during the commissioning of Carr. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-05342 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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29 April 1988: Charleston SC - Harbor tugs maneuver Carr into port. The Carr served as the rescue ship when a fire aboard the attack submarine USS Bonefish (SS-582) disabled the sub and claimed the lives of three crew members. (US Navy photo #DN-ST-88-06452 by PHAN Petry from the Navy News Stand) |
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9 March 2001: Valletta Harbour, Malta - USS Carr (FFG-52) on a visit. Both pictures were taken by myself. |
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9 March 2001: Valletta Harbour, Malta - USS Carr (FFG-52) on a visit. Both pictures were taken by myself. |
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14 January 2003: At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - An EA-6B "Prowler" assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Four One (VAQ-141) is prepared for launch on one of four steam driven catapults on the ship’s flight deck as the guided missile frigate USS Carr (FFG-52) comes the ship’s port side. Roosevelt is currently underway conducting training missions in the Atlantic Ocean. (US Navy photo #030114-N-4965F-511 by PH1 James Foehl from the Navy News Stand) |
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14 January 2003: Atlantic Ocean - The guided missile frigate USS Carr (FFG-52) underway while conducting training missions with USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) battle group. (US Navy photo #030114-N-4965F-502 by PH1 James Foehl from the Navy News Stand) |
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29 May 2003: Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (May 29, 2003) -- Friends and family members of sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS Carr (FFG-52) await the the ship’s return from deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (US Navy photo #030529-N-7097H-001 by PH3 Sondra Howett from the Navy News Stand) |
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14 January 2006: Atlantic Ocean - The frigate USS Carr (FFG-52) approaches a distressed vessel off the coast of Sierra Leone, Africa. The vessel was spotted by lookouts from the 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20). Both ships were heading for waters off the coast of Monrovia, Liberia to help commemorate the inauguration of newly elected President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, on 16 January. The small craft, with a crew of 6 men, had been at sea for 35 days and was without a working motor, food, or water. Within two hours, crew members dispatched from Carr had the vessel moving under it's own power and had replenished supplies with enough food and fuel to get the vessel back to land safely. (US Navy photo #060114-N-8637R-001 by JO1 Kurt Riggs from the Navy Newstand) |
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15 January 2006: Atlantic Ocean - The U.S. Navy’s frigate USS Carr (FFG-52), bottom, and the Sixth Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) approach the coast of Monrovia, Liberia, to help commemorate the presidential inauguration of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on Jan. 16. They made the journey from their respective homeports of Norfolk VA and Gaeta, Italy. (US Navy photo #060115-N-8637R-002 by JO1 Kurt Riggs from the Navy News Stand) |
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15 January 2006: Monrovia, Liberia - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Carr (FFG-52) approaches the coast of Monrovia, Liberia. Carr is arriving in Monrovia to commemorate the presidential inauguration of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on 16 January. Carr is homeported at Norfolk VA. (US Navy photo #060115-N-8637R-014 by JO1 Kurt Riggs from the Navy News Stand) |
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21 May 2006: Atlantic Ocean - USS Carr (FFG-52) and dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) execute restricted maneuvers along with amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) expeditionary strike group. Kearsarge and ESG are participating in Composite Unit Training exercise in preparation for a scheduled deployment later this year. (US Navy photo #070522-N-0841E-126 by MC2 Oscar Espinoza from the Navy Newstand) |
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11 August 2006: Norfolk VA - US Navy Quartermaster Third Class Lucas Gibson (left) helps his younger brother, Terrence Mitchell, raise the flag during a Family and Friends Day cruise aboard Carr. Family and Friends Day gives loved ones a look at life aboard a USN ship. (US Navy photo #060811-N-4014G-080 by MCSA Patrick Gearhiser from the Navy Newstand) |
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15 December 2006: Norfolk VA - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Carr (FFG-52) won first place for the frigate class with the Grinch as their theme during Decorama 2006. Decorama is an annual competition in which ship and shore commands compete for a chance to win MWR gift certificates. (US Navy photo #061215-N-6827R-042 by MCSA Scott C. Rancilio from the Navy News Stand) |
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22 May 2007: Atlantic Ocean - The guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG-52), front, and dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) execute restricted maneuvers during a composite unit training exercise being conducted in preparation for a scheduled deployment later in the year. (US Navy photo #070522-N-084E-027 by MC2 Oscar Espinoza from the Navy Newstand) |
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20 April 2007: Norfolk VA - Carr tied up at the Naval Station. (US Navy photo #DSC-00047-FFG52) |
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8 August 2007 - the Atlantic Ocean - Carr prepares to come along side the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during a refueling at sea evolution as the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group makes its transit across the Atlantic Ocean. Kearsarge ESG is on a six-month scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Operations. (US Navy photo #070808-N-0841E-499 by MC2 Oscar Espinoza from the Navy News Stand) |
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9 September 2007: the Red Sea - An SH-60B Seahawk, assigned to the "Proud Warriors" of light helicopter squadron HSL- 42, carries a load of supplies from Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-A-199) onto the deck of USS Carr (FFG-52) during a vertical replenishment. Carr is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime operations. (US Navy photo #070909-N-0841E-172 by MC2 Oscar Espinoza from the Navy Newstand) |
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25 January 2008: Norfolk VA - The guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG-52) returns to the pier on board Naval Station, Norfolk after a six-month deployment. Carr was a part of the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (US Navy photo #080125-N-1082Z-045 by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky from the Navy Newstand) |
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25 January 2008: Norfolk VA - The guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG-52) returns to the pier on board Naval Station, Norfolk after a six-month deployment. (US Navy photo #080125-N-1082Z-052 by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky from the Navy Newstand) |
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