Born: January 11, 1920
Deceased
Lived in Portsmouth for 42 years
Adrian J. Hughes Jr.
Seaman 1st Class
Commendations: See details
Served During:
WWII,
Served In:
- US Navy
USS MC Dermut (DD-677)
WWII Victory Medal; American Theatre Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal (3 Stars); Occupation.
US Naval Training Station (NTS), Sampson NY; USS MC Dermut (DD-677).
USS McDermut (DD-677) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, the second Navy ship named for Lieutenant Commander David A. McDermut.
McDermut was laid down 14 June 1943 by the Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Kearny, New Jersey; launched 17 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, widow of the 28th President; and commissioned 19 November 1943, Comdr. P. L. Wirtz in command.
