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USS John D. Ford
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USS John D. Ford was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Rear Admiral John Donaldson Ford.
USS John D. Ford (DD-228) 1930
USS John D. Ford (DD-228) 1930
Left to right: Destroyer tender USS Whitney (AD-4) and destroyers USS Stewart (DD-224), USS Pope (DD-225), USS Pillsbury (DD-227), USS John D. Ford (D
Left to right: Destroyer tender USS Whitney (AD-4) and destroyers USS Stewart (DD-224), USS Pope (DD-225), USS Pillsbury (DD-227), USS John D. Ford (DD-228), USS Truxtun (DD-229), and USS Peary (DD-226).
Battle of the Java Sea
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The Battle of the Java Sea was a decisive naval battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II.
USS John D. Ford
…steamed for Surabaya. While steaming through the mine field, the ships reversed course and deployed to meet the enemy off the northern coast of Java. The Battle of Java Sea commenced at 1616 and continued for over 7 hours. The Allied ships, 5 cruisers and 9 destroyers, engaged the enemy force, four cruisers and 13 destroyers…
The Japanese cruiser Haguro pictured after the battle
The Japanese cruiser Haguro pictured after the battle
HNLMS De Ruyter at anchor in the bay at Oosthaven shortly before the battle, Admiral Doorman's flagship
HNLMS De Ruyter at anchor in the bay at Oosthaven shortly before the battle, Admiral Doorman's flagship
The light cruiser HNLMS Java at anchor, 5 February 1942
The light cruiser HNLMS Java at anchor, 5 February 1942
HMS Exeter anchored off Sumatra in preparation for the battle
HMS Exeter anchored off Sumatra in preparation for the battle