Destroyer Squadron 23
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Destroyer Squadron 23 is a squadron of United States Navy destroyers based out of San Diego, California. The squadron is best known for its actions during World War II, most notably the Battle of Cape
Old emblem of Destroyer Squadron 23
Battle of Cape St. George
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The Battle of Cape St. George was a naval battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II fought on 25 November 1943, between Cape St. George, New Ireland, and Buka Island. It was the last engagement o
Destroyer Squadron 23
…of United States Navy destroyers based out of San Diego, California. The squadron is best known for its actions during World War II, most notably the Battle of Cape St. George, under the command of then-Commodore Arleigh Burke. Currently, the DESRON is assigned to Carrier Strike Group Nine, which includes USS Theodore Roosevelt…
U.S. destroyer Charles Ausburne operating in the Solomon Islands around 1943.