Posted on Nov 9, 2017

The First USS Laffey Sinks at Guadalcanal: November 13, 1942

SSgt Donald Libby

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Interesting short article about a short-lived destroyer.

The First USS Laffey Sinks at Guadalcanal: November 13, 1942

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Posted 7 y ago

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PO3 Donald Murphy

Posted 7 y ago

The second USS Laffey was an Allen M Sumner Class destroyer and got hit by six Kamikaze's and refused to sink. She is on display at Patriot's Point, South Carolina (Charleston). Onboard is a massive model of the original USS Laffey.

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SSgt Donald Libby

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My wife and I were at Patriots Point several years ago. I remeber the model.

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

Posted 7 y ago

Didn't know that - thanks for the post Don.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 7 y ago

Thank you for the great history share.

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The First USS Laffey Sinks at Guadalcanal: November 13, 1942

The First USS Laffey Sinks at Guadalcanal: November 13, 1942

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