Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
U.S.S. Bisbee (PF46)
Flag Ship COMCORTDIV43
Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022
1. U.S.S. Bisbee (PF46) Marker
Commissioned 2/15/44 at Long Beach, California.
United States Coast Guard
Decommissioned 8/18/45 in Cold Bay, Alaska.
On September 23, 1944, for superior gunnery at Biak, the Bisbee received a Unit Citation Letter of Commendation, and orders as Task Group 77.1 joint forces command vessel for the Philippine liberation.
U.S.S. Bisbee was awarded five battle stars in 45 campaigns and 3 major operations. Although she was the target of enemy torpedos, kamikazes and shore batteries, no crew member was lost during commissioned service in World War II.
Erected by National Museum of the Pacific War.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 30° 16.347′ N, 98° 52.031′ W. Memorial is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is at the intersection of East Austin Street and North Washington Street on East Austin Street. The marker is located in the central section of the WWII Veterans Memorial Courtyard which is a part of the National Museum of the Pacific War. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 311
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S.S. Trenton (CL-11) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Natoma Bay (CVE-62) (here, next to this marker); "Lefty's Wolfpack" (here, next to this marker); The U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) (here, next to this marker); Americal Division (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Mattaponi (AO-41) (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Our Fallen Comrades (here, next to this marker); The Shinyo Maru (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022
2. The U.S.S. Bisbee (PF46) Marker is the third marker from the left side
Public Domain - US Navy, April 24, 1944
3. U.S.S. Bisbee (PF46) Marker
USS Bisbee (PF-46), off Coco Solo, Canal Zone, on 24 April 1944.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
