USS Ozbourn (DD-846) [SEP] vessel class
USS Ozbourn (DD-846)
USS "Ozbourn" (DD-846) was a in the United States Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. She was named for Marine Private Joseph W. Ozbourn (1919–1944), who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his "great personal valor" during the Battle of Tinian.
"Ozbourn" was laid down by Bath Iron Works on 16 June 1945. The destroyer was launched on 22 December 1945, sponsored by Mrs. Joseph W. Ozbourn. The vessel was commissioned on
of Tanchon, North Korea; 9 killed and 10 wounded, 26 September 1950.
5. USS "Mansfield" (DD-728) damaged after striking a mine; 5 missing and 48 wounded, 30 September 1950.
6. USS "Charles S. Sperry" (DD-697) damaged by 3 hits from a shore battery at Songjin, North Korea, 23 December 1950.
7. USS "Ozbourn" (DD-846) damaged after being hit by a shore battery at Wonsan, North Korea, 2 casualties, 23