USS Frank Knox DD/DDR-742
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Unknown |
| Wall | JJ |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 2 |
"Roughriders"
Builder: Bath Iron Works
Launched: 09-17-1944
Commissioning: 12-11-1944
Decommissioning: 02-03-1971
Transferred to the Greek
Navy: 02-03-1971
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
1963: Ship of the Year • 1968: Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy
In WWIl Frank Knox attacked enemy subs in Atlantic and Pacific waters, credited with sinking one; and survived three torpedo attacks. Admiral Halsey was embarked in Frank Knox for the final attack on Japan. Survived Typhoon Cobra in 1945. Very active during the Korean War including the evacuation of Tachen Islands. First surface unit to spot Project Mercury capsule in 1963. After grounding and surviving 38 days on Pratas Reef in 1965 was repaired and sailed again. Frank Knox was recognized as the most improved ship in 1968 and awarded the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. Very active from 1962-70 in Vietnam Service.
MEDALS & RIBBONS:
Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Navy "E" (9 Awards), China Service, Asia-Pacific Service, WWII Victory, Navy Occupation, National Defense Service, Korea Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary (12 Awards), Vietnam Service (9 Awards), Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, United Nations Service, Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Dedicated by the Frank Knox Reunion Association-2019. Honoring officers and crew who served aboard.
The USS Frank Knox Reunion Association conducts reunions and other meetings to foster camaraderie with the officers and sailors who served aboard the USS Frank Knox (DDR-742) during her 27 years of service in the US Navy. The Reunion Association will maintain a factual narrative of the ship and men who served aboard USS Frank Knox. It is through shared stories that we live on! OUR HISTORY DOES NOT WRITE ITSELF! Crew members and guests meet annually at popular locations throughout the US to share fellowship, stories, archive historic photos and information about their ship. Researchers can visit our robust website ussfrankknox.com for past newsletters, current events, and memorabilia. We have an active list of crew members totaling over 600 names from WWII, Korea and Vietnam conflicts.
Plaque Wall Map
