Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
U.S.S. Ozbourn (DD 846)
Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023
1. U.S.S. Ozbourn (DD 846) Marker
Private Joseph W. Ozbourn, USMCR
killed in action with Japanese forces 28 July 1944
Tinian, Marianas Island
Medal of Honor
Gearing Class Destroyer
built at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine
Keel laid 16 June 1945 / Launched 22 December 1945
Commissioned 5 March 1946 / Stricken 1 June 1975
During her entire commissioned life in the United States Navy,
USS Ozbourn served in the Pacific Ocean Areas with
duty in Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam.
Awards
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Unit commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)
China Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal w/ Asia Clasp
National Defense Service Medal w/ star
Korean Service Medal w/5 engagement stars
Republic of Korea Pesidential Citation (2)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/2 stars
Vietnam Service Medal w/10 engagement stars
Rep. of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation 92)
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
This plaque, posted by members of the USS Ozbourn (DD 846) Association,
is dedicated to all who served aboard this gallant vessel, November 11, 2006
Topics. This memorial is listed in this
this page online
Location. 30° 16.36′ N, 98° 52.019′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Washington Street on East Main 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 E Main St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to All Who Served Aboard the USS Steinaker DD/DDR-863 (here, next to this marker); Patrol Squadron Forty-Four (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Clinton (here, next to this marker); USS Oklahoma City CL-91 (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Franklin (CV-13) (here, next to this marker); USS Oklahoma City (here, next to this marker); Rear Admiral Walter N. "Buck" Dietzen Jr. (here, next to this marker); USS Cabot (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Also see . . . USS Ozbourn. Wikipedia
Following shakedown, Ozbourn reported for duty with the U.S. Pacific Fleet at San Diego, California in August 1946. She departed San Diego 6 January 1947 with(Submitted on March 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Destroyer Division 171 (DesDiv 171) for the Far East; returned to San Diego in October; began her next deployment 1 October 1948, shortened by a collision with Theodore E. Chandler. Although two crew members were killed, damage control parties saved the ship, and she returned to Long Beach Naval Shipyard for repairs. During 1949 and early 1950, Ozbourn trained midshipmen, underwent overhaul and participated in various exercises, one of which was the first guided missile test at sea conducted with Norton Sound.Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 20232. U.S.S. Ozbourn (DD 846) MarkerThe marker is the second large marker from the right side.
Public Domain - US Navy - PH1 Julius, June 13, 1963
3. U.S.S. Ozbourn (DD 846)
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Ozbourn (DD-846) screening the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) in 1963.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on March 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
