(16-07-09 17:59:00) #11585701: U.S. NAVY COVER ´U.S.S. AYLWIN - 1936´

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U.S. NAVY COVER ´U.S.S. AYLWIN - 1936´ - READ DESCRIPTION

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Cajunsr1 [99% (632x)]
Price:	$ 45.00
Wallet :	No
Location:	United States / fl
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this is a cover from a truly distinguished ship of the u.s. navy. a destroyer (image 3) which saw action during the infamous attack of pearl harbor shooting down 3 enemy planes, action in the battle of the coral sea, and the aleutian islands, only to come home and be scrapped into pig iron. what a fate for such a hero.  i am not sure whether this is a commission day cover or not. happy bidding.
a brief history of the pearl harbor attack and the aylwin´s role that day:
U.S.S. AYLWIN
DD355/A16
Serial 01   At Sea,
January 4, 1942.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: Pearl Harbor Action of December 7, 1941 -- Report of

References: (a) CDBF mailgram 130143 of December 1941.
(b) Articles 712, 762, 874 (6), and 2029 of Navy Regulation.

On the day of the subject action this vessel was berthed with Destroyer Division TWO at buoy X-14, with an anchor chain out to the forward buoy and a stern wire to the after buoy. The direction of the s hip´s head was approximately 010 degrees (t)., the order of ships in the nest from right to left was the Monaghan, Dale, Farragut and Aylwin.

The attack commenced at 0755 with the Utah berthed at F-11, being torpedoed by planes. the torpedo planes were immediately followed by dive bombers who came in from the direction of Barber´s Point at an altitude of about 6000 feet. Some of them dropped bombs on the Curtiss while the remainder flew over Ford Island circled about 180 degrees and then bombed the battleships. in coming out of their dive they went over Ford Island, some turning rather sharply and passing astern and on the port side of this vessel. This vessel opened fire at 0758 with main battery and machine guns and was probably most effective on the dive bombers a they came out of their dive over Ford Island.

At 0800 preparations were made for getting underway. Fires were lighted under boilers number 1 and 2 and cut in on the main steam line in 15 minutes. At 0828 received orders from the Commander, Destroyers Battle Force to get underway. At 0845 the Monaghan was underway followed by the Dale and the Farragut. The Monaghan rammed a submarine about 500 yards off the starboard quarter of the Curtiss. At 0850 a bomb exploded about 75 yards off the starboard bow. This vessel left anchor chain and stern wire at the buoys and was underway at 0858. Continuous fire was kept up while proceeding out of the channel. The machine guns and main battery assisted in destroying three planes.

An enemy plane was seen to crash in the vicinity of Beckoning Point, and one fell in flames n the Curtiss. SUTOROWSKI, Edward, CFC (PA), USN., saw one crash near Ford Island astern berths X-25 and X-35. Ensign W.K. REORDAN, USNR., fire control officer, saw another crash on Ford Island near berths F-2 and F-3. The observations of Ensign W.K. REORDAN, and SUTOROWSKI were made when this vessel was at buoy X-14.

The conduct of the personnel was magnificent. Because of missing men, the engineers with COCHRANE, Claude H., CMM (AA), USN., in charge stood their watches without any reliefs until 0700, Monday when the Damage Control Party was sent below to help them.

Ensign S. CAPLAN, USNR., senior officer aboard was in command. Ensign H.C. ANDERSON, USNR., is responsible for much of this vessel´s successful operation. He assisted in all important matters and demonstrated remarkable ability as a ship handler. With experience of only seven months at sea he was able to take the ship out under the severest conditions. The conduct of Ensign S. CAPLAN, USNR., who had been at sea a total of eight months, in taking command for 33 hours during war operations of the severest type is considered outstanding.

Lieutenant Commander R.H. RODGERS, U.S. Navy, regularly in command arrived at Pearl harbor at about 0900, secured a motor launch and with the other officers of the Aylwin proceeded to sea, making contact with the Aylwin about 1000 off the entrance buoys. The Commander, Destroyer Squadron ONE refused to allow the Aylwin to slow. The Aylwin stood out to sea and these officers went on board the Chew and assisted in off shore activities until the following day when return to the Aylwin was accomplished.

It is recommended that Ensign S. CAPLAN and Ensign H.C. ANDERSON, USNR., receive special commendation.
[signed]
R.H. RODGERS.

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Starting date:	Fri 3rd Mar 2006 17:18:51 (GMT+1.0)
Ending date:	Thu 16th Jul 2009 17:59:00 (GMT+1.0)

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