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Donald Bradford Beary was born 4 December 1888, in Helena, Montana. After graduation from the Naval Academy in 1910, he completed a Master of Sciences degree
in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University. During World War I, he earned the Navy Cross for distinguished service in command of a patrol yacht and destroyer engaged in convoy duty
and anti-submarine warfare. During World War II, Vice Admiral Beary (then Captain) was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in military operations against the enemy in the
Pacific and Indian Oceans areas while in command of the troop transport Mount Vernon (AP 22) and head of Transport Division Nineteen. He was especially cited for his conspicuous
professional ability, leadership, and organization in landing desperately needed reinforcements at Singapore and the evacuation of refugees from that city despite repeated air raids in the
area. In 1942, Vice Admiral Beary (then Rear Admiral) became Commandant of Naval Operations Base Iceland. At his command, warships were organized and expeditiously developed into a high state
of battle proficiency. For this meritorious service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. In 1944, Rear Admiral Beary took command of Service Squadron Six, a revolutionary new mobile
underway replenishment support force. Service Squadron Six, under Beary's leadership, overcame the problems of tremendous distances involved in the Pacific War. With his replenishment forces at
sea, the Fleet could choose its rendezvous points, retire a few hundred miles for rearming, refueling, and reprovisioning, and strike again without delay. The achievement of underway replenishment
was a decisive factor in shortening the war. His genius for maintaining logistic support to Admiral Spruance's Fifth Fleet and Admiral Halsey's Third Fleet was recognized by two awards of the Legion
of Merit for exceptional and meritorious conduct as Commander, Service Squadron Six. After World War II, Rear Admiral Beary served as Administrator of the U.S. Naval Shipping Control Authority,
Commandant of the Twelfth Naval District, Commander, Naval Base San Francisco, Commander, Western Sea frontier, and Commander, Pacific Reserve Fleet. In 1948, having attained the rank of Vice
Admiral, he became the President of the Naval War college at Newport, RI, until his retirement in 1948. Admiral Beary was interred at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium with
full military honors.
USS Donald B. Beary (DE 1085) (1972-1994) was the first ship to be named in his honor. |
Bill Gonyo
Downey, Cal.
Assoc. Researcher
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Victor Rupert
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undated: Westwego, La. - Avondale Shipyard showing the assembly-line process for building DE's. 1083, 1085, and 1081 are shown. |
Craig Vance
Captain, USN |
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1974: Barcelona, Spain - Donald B. Beary's bow overlooks the port of Barcelona. |
Ron Williams
Mezieres, Switzerland
USS Donald B. Beary
1974 - January 1976 |
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07 March 1979: Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti - The frigate USS Donald B. Beary (FF 1085) tied up ouboard of the French destroyer Kersaint
(D 622). In the background is the guided missile frigate USS Richard L. Page (FFG 5) tied up outboard of the destroyer USS Davis (DD 937).
(Photo © Karsten Peterson, Karsten is a retired merchant seaman with an excellent website called Sailor, On the Blue Path of the World) |
Bob Hurst
Worksop, Nottinghamshire,
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07 March 1979: Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti - A bow view of the frigate Donald B. Beary tied up ouboard of the French destroyer Kersaint (D 622).
(Photo © Karsten Peterson) |
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01 June 1980: At sea - A flight deck crewman directs the pilot of an SH-2 Seasprite helicopter as the helicopter takes off from the frigate USS Donald B. Beary
(FF 1085). The helicopter is from Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 32 (HSL-32).
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-82-02163 by PH3 Pat Gibbons from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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1983: off the coast of Nicaragua - I served aboard the USS Coral Sea (CV 43) from 83-85. In 1983 we went on a world cruise with a permanent change of home
station from Alameda, Cal. to Norfolk, Va.. I worked in the ship's weapons elevators division (G4, Weapons Department) which gave me access to the carrier's island topside as we had an
ammo hoist up there for the CIWS 20mm gun. I'm not sure if Donald B. Beary was part of our carrier battle group or not, but I snapped these pictures of her during a show
of force/airshow from atop the Coral Sea's island structure.
(Photo © Randy Tata) |
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1983: off the coast of Nicaragua - Beary gives Coral Sea a loud demonstration.
(Photo © Randy Tata) |
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1983: off the coast of Nicaragua - Passing by Coral Sea after firing main gun.
(Photo © Randy Tata) |
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1983: off the coast of Nicaragua - Beary crossing Coral Sea's bow.
(Photo © Randy Tata) |
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August 1985: Norfolk, Va. - Moored portside to Pier 2.
(Photo © Randy Tata) |
Rick Rowan |
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20 August 1985: USS Donald B. Beary underway off the coast of Virginia.
(Photo courtesy of Atlantic Fleet Sales, © AFS / Nobe Smith) |
Bill Gonyo
Downey, Cal. |
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1986: Norfolk, Va. - USS Missouri (BB 63) viewed over the bow of Donald B. Beary. |
Ron Williams |
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17 October 1987: At sea - A port view of Donald B. Beary underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-90-11739 by PH3 Michael Skeens from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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07 October 1988: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Crew members man the rails of Donald B. Beary as tugs maneuver the ship into the harbor. The Beary is
among eight U.S. Navy warships here participating in Navy Appreciation Week sponsored by the Navy League.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-02326 by PH2 Elliot from the DVIC) |
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1989: Norfolk, Va. - Donald B. Beary berthed across the pier from USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). |
Ron Williams |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A bow view of Donald B. Beary underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08280 from the DVIC) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A starboard bow view of Donald B. Beary underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08279 from the DVIC) |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A starboard amidships view of Donald B. Beary underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08276 from the DVIC) |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A view of the mack structure and surrounding area.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08283 from the DVIC) |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A partial starboard quarter view of Donald B. Beary underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08282 from the DVIC) |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A stern view of Donald B. Beary underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08277 from the DVIC) |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A partial port quarter view of Donald B. Beary underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08278 from the DVIC) |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A view of the port superstructure on Donald B. Beary, from the mack structure to the Mark 29 ASROC box launcher.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08281 from the DVIC) |
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01 April 1989: Hampton Roads, Va. - A partial port bow view of Donald B. Beary underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-90-08284 from the DVIC) |
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22 September 1989: At sea - A port bow view of Donald B. Beary underway off the Virginia coast.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-89-11536 by PH3 Vise from the DVIC) |
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circa 1989: the Atlantic Ocean - USS Donald B. Beary (FF 1085) underway off the Virginia Capes.
(U.S. Naval Historical Center photo #NH 107463 by PH2 Vise from the Naval History and Heritage Command)
| Bob Hurst
Worksop, Nottinghamshire,
England, United Kingdom |
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21 May 1994: NavSta Norfolk, Va. - A starboard quarter view of the recently commissioned Turkish frigate Karadeniz (F-254) tied up at pier eleven at the Norfolk
Naval Station. The Karadeniz is the former Knox class frigate USS Donald B. Beary (FF 1085).
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-95-00971 by Don Montgomery from the DVIC) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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undated: in an unspecified Turkish port - ex-Donald B. Beary as TCG Karadeniz (F-255) |
Ron Williams |
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circa 2007: The Turkish frigate TCG Karadeniz (F-255, ex-USS Donald B. Beary DE-1085) underway, location unknown.
(Photo by DZ.K.K.) |
Bob Hurst
Worksop, Nottinghamshire,
England, United Kingdom |
