USS Gurke (DD-783) [SEP] named after
USS Gurke (DD-783)
USS "Gurke" (DD-783) was a "Gearing"-class destroyer of the United States Navy, in service from 1945 to 1976. She was transferred to Greece in 1977 and served as "Tombazis" (D 215) until 1997.
History.
DD-783 was originally laid down as "John A. Bole", but that name was reassigned to the . "Gurke" was named for United States Marine Corps Private Henry Gurke (1922–1943), who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
17 June 1953.
89. USS "Irwin" (DD-794) minor damage from 1 hit after receiving 90 rounds near Wonsan, North Korea, 5 casualties, 18 June 1953.
90. USS "Rowan" (DD-782) moderate damage from 5 hits after receiving 45 rounds of 76–155 mm, at 7,500 yards, near Wonsan, North Korea, 9 casualties, 18 June 1953.
91. USS "Gurke" (DD-783) slight damage from 2 hits and shrapnel from 5 near misses after receiving