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USS Oliver Mitchell
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USS Oliver Mitchell (DE-417) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. Post-war, after active participation in the Pacific War, her crew returned home with five battle stars to their credit.
Oliver Mitchell east of Nantucket Sound, 20 August 1944
Oliver Mitchell east of Nantucket Sound, 20 August 1944
Oliver Mitchell being side launched on 8 February 1944
Oliver Mitchell being side launched on 8 February 1944
Oliver Mitchell underway east of Nantucket Sound on 20 August 1944, from a blimp of ZP-11
Oliver Mitchell underway east of Nantucket Sound on 20 August 1944, from a blimp of ZP-11
Oliver Mitchell approaching Anzio to return a rescued Avenger crew, 19 December 1944
Oliver Mitchell approaching Anzio to return a rescued Avenger crew, 19 December 1944
John C. Butler-class destroyer escort
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The John C. Butler class were destroyer escorts that originated during World War II. The lead ship was USS John C. Butler, commissioned on 31 March 1944. The class was also known as the WGT type from their Westinghouse geared turbine drive. Of the 293 ships originally planned, 206 were canceled in 1944 and a further four after being laid down; three were not completed until after the end of World War II.
USS John C. Butler
USS John C. Butler