USS Fanshaw Bay CVE-70
| Wall | JJ |
|---|---|
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 4 |
"The Fannie Bee"
Flagship of the Famous
Task Force "Taffy 3"
MEDALS AND RIBBONS:
2 Presidential Unit Citations, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (5 Stars), World War II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Philippine Liberation Medal
The ship's complement and air group aboard U.S.S. Fanshaw Bay were cited for its extraordinary heroism which held off and participated in the destruction of the last vestige of a powerful Japanese fleet at the historic Battle for Leyte Gulf off the island of Samar, Philippines. It is recognized by most major historians as the greatest sea battle in naval history
A SPECIAL PLACE IN NAVAL HISTORY:
"Throughout 124 days of action, USS Fanshaw Bay and her air groups achieved an illustrious record of performance in combat which reflects the highest credit upon her gallant officers and men and upon the United States Naval Service."
Plaque Wall Map
