USS Clarence K. Bronson [SEP] vessel class
USS Clarence K. Bronson
USS "Clarence K. Bronson" (DD-668) was a "Fletcher"-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for naval aviator Lieutenant (junior grade) Clarence K. Bronson (1888–1916).
"Clarence K. Bronson" was launched 18 April 1943 by the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Kearny, N.J., sponsored by Mrs. W. P. Richardson; and commissioned 11 June 1943, Commander W. S. Veeder in command.
World War II.
"Clarence K. Bronson" reached Pearl Harbor 21
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Medal with "ASIA" clasp
- National Defense Service Medal
- Korean Service Medal with one battle star
- Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
- Korean Presidential Unit Citation
- Philippine Liberation Medal with two stars
- United Nations Korea Medal
- Korean War Service Medal
External links.
- navsource.org: USS "Clarence K. Bronson"
- hazegray.org: USS "Clarence K. Bronson"