Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command

Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command

HISTORY

LCdr. Robert Copeland, commanding officer of Samuel

B. Roberts escort destroyer.

USS Johnston (DD-557) in October 1943, right after her entry in the service.

Cdr. Ernest Evans, commanding officer of destroyer

Johnston.

Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command

Photo: U.S. Navy

Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command

USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) in October 1944, couple of days before her sinking.

USS Hoel (DD-533) in August 1944.

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