Message from the USS Barton (DD-722) to the USS Laffey (DD-724) Dated April 17, 1945

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Message from the USS Barton (DD-722) to the USS Laffey (DD-724) Dated April 17, 1945

Scope and Content

"Am proud of your ability to dish it out. Keep going."

Context

The USS Barton (DD-722) was an Allen M. Sumner class destroyer that served alongside the USS Laffey (DD-724) at the shelling of Cherbourg and the invasion of Okinawa. The USS Barton was also the second ship to bear the name Barton, the previous USS Barton (DD-599) being sunk at the first battle of Guadalcanal. In this message, the USS Barton congratulates the USS Laffey and her crew for their courageous performance fighting off waves of kamikaze planes on April 16, 1945.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.46

Source or Donor

Steve Phoutrides

Acquisition Method

Donation

Update Date

March 25, 2025