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USS Shoup DDG-86
Ship's Commissioning
11:00 A.M., Saturday, 22 June 2002, at Terminal 37, Seattle, Washington "I wish no connection with any ship that does not sail fast, for I intend to go in harm's way." Admiral John Paul Jones Guided Missile Destroyer USS Shoup DDG-86 Built to go in "Harm's Way".
MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION COLONEL DAVID M. SHOUP UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of all Marine Corps Troops in action against enemy Japanese forces on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands, from November 20 to 22, 1943. Although severely shocked by an exploding enemy shell soon after landing at the pier, and suffering from a serious, painful leg wound which had become infected, Colonel Shoup fearlessly exposed himself to the terrific, relentless artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire from hostile shore emplacements and, rallying his hesitant troops by his own inspiring heroism, gallantly led them across the fringing reefs to charge the heavily fortified island and reinforce our hard-pressed, thinly held lines. Upon arrival on shore, he assumed command of all landed troops and, working without rest under constant, withering enemy fire during the next two days, conducted smashing attacks against unbelievable strong and fanatically defended Japanese positions despite innumerable obstacles and heavy casualties. By his brilliant leadership, daring tactics and selfless devotion to duty, Colonel Shoup was largely responsible for the final, decisive defeat of the enemy, and his indomitable fighting spirit reflects great credit upon the United States Naval Service. Harry S. Truman, President of the United States
Ship's company and crowd ** Green Pass Section: Marines & family ** Plank Owners manning Side Rails
I know you can't see it, but it really is the CMC's Flag showing he's aboard.
Semper Fidelis!
Edward L. Fedder, Sgt. USMC 1956-62
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