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MAYO bombarding the beach at Salerno, Italy in
support of Fifth Army landings. Minesweeper at center is laying a
smokescreen to cover the unloading
transports.
Here we look at some of the history and events of the USS
MAYO DD422.
- Admiral Henry T. Mayo,
Namesake of destroyer number 422.
- Overall History,
a quick overall narrative of the career of DD422.
- Specifications and Outfitting,
list of specifications and characteristics of USS Mayo
DD422
- Battle of the Atlantic, a look at North Atlantic Convoy Duty.
- Rescue at Sea,
a look at the rescue of the troop transport, USS WAKEFIELD.
- Battle of Salerno, Italy,
the crew's first big battle.
- Battle of Anzio, Italy,
protecting the landings.
- Damage and Overhaul,
reveals the Mayo's damage incurred at Anzio, the long tow home,
and her yard work.
- Onto the Pacific and Tokyo Bay,
Peace at Last.
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