New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

In Tribute to the Officers and Enlisted Men

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

1. In Tribute to the Officers and Enlisted Men Marker

Inscription. In Tribute to the Officers and Enlisted Men of the
United States Coast Guard who served aboard
Destroyer-Escort Vessels of the United States Navy
1943 – 1946 Their efforts and valor are an integral part of the history of naval warfare. This plaque is dedicated to the memory of the vessels and the men who sailed in them. Presented to the United States Coast Guard Academy by the United States Coast Guard Destroyer Escort Sailors 1 November 1992
Commander Escort Division 20 Cdr. J. Rountree Class of 1925
Cdr. P.B. Mavor Class of 1931
LCdr. W.B. Ellis Class of 1936
USS Marchand DE 249
USS Hurst DE 250
USS Camp DE 251
USS Howard D. Crow DE 252
USS Petit DE 253
USS Ricketts DE 254

Commander Escort Division 22 Cdr. W.W. Kenner Class of 1925
Cdr. R.J. Roberts Class of 1930
Cdr. L.M. Thayer Class of 1933
LCdr. V.H. Bakanas Class of 1937
USS Poole DE 151
USS Peterson DE 152
USS Harveson DE 316
USS Joyce DE 317
USS Kirkpatrick DE 318
USS Leopold - sunk 8 March 44 DE 319

Commander Escort Division 23 Cdr. E.J. Roland Class of 1929
Cdr. F.P. Vetterick Class of 1927
Cdr. J.H. Forney Class of 1933
USS Sellstrom DE 255
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Ramsden DE 382
USS Mills DE 383
USS Rhodes DE 384
USS Richey DE 385
USS Savage DE 386

Commander Escort Emision 45 Cdr. E.A. Roland Class of 1929
Cdr. H.A. Laughlin Class of 1929
Cdr. C.C. Knapp Class of 1931
USS Vance DE 387
USS Lansing DE 388
USS Durannt DE 389
USS Calcaterra DE 390
USS Chambers DE 391
USS Merrill DE 392

Commander Escort Division 48 Capt. R.E. Wood Class of 1925
Cdr. R.H. French Class of 1927
USS Menges - torpedoed 3 May 44 DE 320
USS Mosley DE 321
USS Newell DE 322
USS Pride DE 323
USS Falgout DE 324
USS Lowe DE 325

Erected 1992.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 1992.

Location. 41° 22.51′ N, 72° 6.083′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Memorial can be reached from Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Located next to the Coast Guard Memorial near the museum on the campus of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The United States Coast Guard Greenland Patrol (here, next to this

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

2. In Tribute to the Officers and Enlisted Men Marker

marker); Coast Guard Cutter Alexander Hamilton (here, next to this marker); US Coast Guard Memorial (here, next to this marker); Well Done (here, next to this marker); The Chain (within shouting distance of this marker); USCG Mojave (W-47) (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas Munro Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Academy Plaza (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.

Also see . . .
1. Destroyer Escort (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. The United States Coast Guard Academy. (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
4. United States Coast Guard Academy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Monuments near the Coast Guard Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

3. Monuments near the Coast Guard Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on September 6, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.