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USS John D. Edwards
USS ''John D. Edwards'' (DD-216) was a Clemson class destroyer, ''Clemson''-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. Namesake John D. Edwards was born on 2 August 1885 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. He was appointed Midshipman in the Navy on 31 December 1908. During World War I, Lieutenant Edwards was assigned to destroyer in United Kingdom, British waters. While escorting troopship RMS Aquitania, HMS ''Aquitania'' into Southampton, England, ''Shaw'' collided with ''Aquitania''. He was one of 12 men who lost their lives in the collision and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross (United States), Navy Cross. Construction and commissioning ''John D. Edwards'' was laid down 21 May and launched 18 October 1919 by William Cramp & Sons; sponsored by Mrs. May Marshall Edwards, widow of Lieutenant Edwards; and commissioned 6 April 1920. Service history After shakedown, ''John D. Edwards'' departed Philadelphia 14 May 1920 to patrol in Turkey, Turkish waters. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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