National Coast Guard Day: Including Victor Mature and My Dad.

Above- picture has the entire crew on deck for photo op. My dad is sitting up on top of the battery/gun. That was the biggest and he was assigned as the gunner and the cook. This is gallant crew of the USS Mayo. Photo by docdrwho11-Pinterest

WWII- the USS Mayo & its crew…. life at sea

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[National Coast Guard Day] 2024- is being celebrated on August 4th.

Coast Guard was established in 1790. One of the oldest branches of the military service. Although now not part of-however they are our first defense of our shorelines, and their rescue efforts go beyond a simple thank you…way beyond. A thank you for all who have in the past or presently serving.

A tribute to all who served with my pops on the USS Admiral H.T. Mayo AP-125-WWII.

Above- You’re all invited to the commissioning of the USS Mayo-circa 1945. April 26th. This was an invite to the commissioning of the USS Mayo on the 26th of April,1945. Photo by docdrwho11-Pinterest

A tribute to all who served with my pops on the USS Mayo (Benson Class-Destroyer).

This crew witnessed and lived through some very close calls with many ops that were to take place under the cover of darkness. Dropping off and picking up small squads for commando missions. Several…