James R Darwin
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
| Wall | F |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 3 |
| Plaque Number | 16 |
Surface Warfare
USS Wedderburn DD-684
USS Joseph Strauss DDG-16
CO USS Hummingbird MSC-192
USS Hoel DDG-13
CO USS Hollister DD-788
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Defense Meritorious Service, Meritorious Service, Commendation w/1 Star and Combat "v", Combat Action, Unit Commendation, Meritorious Service Commendation, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service W/3 Stars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign
James' first Commanding Officer assignment was USS Hummingbird. In Vietnam, he served on USS Joseph Strauss and USS Hoel conducting numerous shore bombardments and hostile fire engagements.
Command at Sea
Minesweeper
USS Hollister DD-788
Plaque Wall Map
