USS Erben (DD-631) [SEP] vessel class
USS Erben (DD-631)
USS "Erben" (DD-631), a "Fletcher"-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Henry Erben (1832–1909).
"Erben" (DD-631) was launched 21 March 1943 by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine; sponsored by Mrs. C. B. G. Gaillard, daughter of Rear Admiral "Erben"; and commissioned 28 May 1943, Commander J. H. Nevins, Jr., in command.
Service history.
Service history United States Navy
He then attended Radarman "A" School in Boston, Massachusetts and was assigned to the destroyer USS "McKean" (DD-784). Having advanced to Radarman First Class, Walker then served two-year tours aboard the destroyer escorts USS "William Seiverling" (DE-441) and USS "Erben" (DD-631). While aboard the "Erben", he deployed to the Western Pacific in support of the Korean War. In October 1955, Walker reported to Norfolk, Virginia, as instructor at Radarman "A" School