http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:36:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-784907 A BIT OF NAVAL HISTORY... - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:53:00 +0000 #comment-784907 [...] true? Where's Dutch, or maybe Bill? Maybe he's heard of this. Story is confirmed by History.net USS William D. Porter: The U.S. Navy Destroyer's Service in World War II __________________ rikfish '03 F150 4X4 XL, 5.4 etc.... '01 E350 Ext. 15 pass., XL, SD, 5.4 [...] [...] true? Where's Dutch, or maybe Bill? Maybe he's heard of this. Story is confirmed by History.net USS William D. Porter: The U.S. Navy Destroyer's Service in World War II __________________ rikfish '03 F150 4X4 XL, 5.4 etc…. '01 E350 Ext. 15 pass., XL, SD, 5.4 [...]

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-782710 Bathtub, Torpedoes, Republicans and the Tehran Conference | Patriots Point News & Events Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:34:34 +0000 #comment-782710 [...] For the remainder of the war, the crew of the Porter would have to suffer the ribbing of other Navy ships, who on meeting would semaphore the message, “Don’t shoot! We’re Republicans!” [...] [...] For the remainder of the war, the crew of the Porter would have to suffer the ribbing of other Navy ships, who on meeting would semaphore the message, "Don't shoot! We're Republicans!" [...]

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-778833 S D Rao Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:27:39 +0000 #comment-778833 My grandfather was a crew member, and it disturbed him for the rest of his life. But I'm a bit confused about the reports of the crew's fate posted on the Internet. Everything indicates everyone survived; my grandfather had a much different account. Anyone out there know what I'm talking about? My grandfather was a crew member, and it disturbed him for the rest of his life. But I'm a bit confused about the reports of the crew's fate posted on the Internet. Everything indicates everyone survived; my grandfather had a much different account. Anyone out there know what I'm talking about?

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-739668 Jenna Anthony Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:21:31 +0000 #comment-739668 Sounds like your Dad was a pretty cool guy ;-) Sounds like your Dad was a pretty cool guy ;-)

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-582253 Bruce Hudson Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:43:18 +0000 #comment-582253 Thank you Mr. Asher, I stand corrected. (What do you expect from an airdale?) Thank you Mr. Asher, I stand corrected. (What do you expect from an airdale?)

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-454958 GD French, USN/USAF Ret. Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:57:14 +0000 #comment-454958 Thank you for your support fire in defense of DaNang AB, RVN during, if I remember correctly, 1969. Those 16" rounds seemingly feet above our heads as you fired in response to incoming rockets were loud but very reassuring. Thanks again. Thank you for your support fire in defense of DaNang AB, RVN during, if I remember correctly, 1969. Those 16" rounds seemingly feet above our heads as you fired in response to incoming rockets were loud but very reassuring. Thanks again.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-442191 C. Asher, CWO4 USN RET. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:25:01 +0000 #comment-442191 The Iowa (BB61) Class Battleship, of which there were only 4. The ships had three, 3 /16" gun turrets. I served in Viet Nam on the USS New Jersey (BB-62) the second ship of the Iowa Class. The other two were, the Missouri (BB-63) and Wisconsin (BB64) The Iowa (BB61) Class Battleship, of which there were only 4. The ships had three, 3 /16" gun turrets.
I served in Viet Nam on the USS New Jersey (BB-62) the second ship of the Iowa Class. The other two were, the Missouri (BB-63) and Wisconsin (BB64)

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-336542 Bruce Hudson Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:25:38 +0000 #comment-336542 Thank you for sharing Mr. Emrick, Glad to hear from you. crashcrew72 Thank you for sharing Mr. Emrick, Glad to hear from you.
crashcrew72

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-327918 Bruce Hudson Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:17:14 +0000 #comment-327918 Paul, You can be sure it was anything but "funny" to the men on scene. Let me assure you of the abject terror of looking down the bore of an 18" naval gun bent on blowing you into crab bait. Paul,
You can be sure it was anything but "funny" to the men on scene. Let me assure you of the abject terror of looking down the bore of an 18" naval gun bent on blowing you into crab bait.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/uss-william-d-porter-the-us-navy-destroyers-service-in-world-war-ii.htm#comment-257678 Rick Emrick Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:42:40 +0000 #comment-257678 This is Commander M.G." Rick" Emrick U.S. Navy retired. At the time of this near tragedy I was in Patrol Squadron 15 operating out of Bermuda. Our squadron of four-engine patrol aircraft (PB2Y's) had the mission of providing anti-submarine protection for all ships within operating range of Bermuda. Our aircraft provided this coverage for the battleship that President Roosevelt was on board and the three destroyers. We did not know at the time who was on board the battleship. Years later I read the date that this live torpedo was fired. When I checked my official navy flight record, it showed that my aircraft was covering these ships on that exact date. I was first pilot at the time. This is Commander M.G." Rick" Emrick U.S. Navy retired. At the time of this near tragedy I was in Patrol Squadron 15 operating out of Bermuda. Our squadron of four-engine patrol aircraft (PB2Y's) had the mission of providing anti-submarine protection for all ships within operating range of Bermuda. Our aircraft provided this coverage for the battleship that President Roosevelt was on board and the three destroyers. We did not know at the time who was on board the battleship. Years later I read the date that this live torpedo was fired. When I checked my official navy flight record, it showed that my aircraft was covering these ships on that exact date. I was first pilot at the time.

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