USS Southerland

GaryinKs · Aug 31, 2021

The post about the USS Iowa got me thinking , was anyone on here or maybe there father or grandfather on the USS Southerland? My father was a sonar-man during WW2 onboard the Southerland.

Gary Mitchell · Aug 31, 2021

Gary, you peaked my interest. Thanks, gm
USS Southerland

danofarming · Aug 31, 2021

My Father In Law served on the Carrier Shangri La in the early 50's. Worked in the Ship's Store.

larry zielkowski · Aug 31, 2021

This post was edited by larry zielkowski on 08/31/2021 at 09:48 am.

shinnery · Sep 1, 2021

The USS Southerland DDR743 was the second Gearing Class Destroyer functional and one of the few Gearings that actually fought in WWII. It is a strong rumor that she was the first ship to drop anchor in Tokyo Bay in 45. I had the priviledge of being on her from Aug 60 til the spring of 63. USS Frank Knox DDR742 was the first one built, both built in Bath, Maine.
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USS Southerland

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