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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Eric Alton McVadon, Jr...

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Eric Alton McVadon, Jr., U.S. Navy...

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Harry Kenneth Fiske, U...

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Harry Kenneth Fiske, U.S. Navy (Retired) on...

In Memoriam: Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, USN (Ret...

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Admiral Thomas Bibb Hayward, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 3...

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Ronald Charles Wilgenb...

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Ronald Charles Wilgenbusch, U.S. Navy...

Tag: Ernest Evans

LCDR Ernest Evans, USN Description: (1908-1944) At the commissioning ceremonies of USS Johnston (DD-557), Seattle, Washington, 27 October 1943. He was Johnston's Commanding Officer from then until she was sunk in the Battle off Samar, 25 October 1944, and was lost with the ship. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Nov. 29, 2016

Surface Warrior - Remembering Ernest Evans

"In no engagement of its entire history has the United States Navy shown more gallantry, guts and