USS Cannon (DE-99) was a destroyer escort launched on 25 May 1943 by the Dravo Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware and was sponsored by Mrs. E. H. Cannon. Cannon was …

The Cannon class was a class of destroyer escorts built by the United States primarily for antisubmarine warfare and convoy escort service during World War II.The lead ship, USS …

The first USS Canon (PGM-90/PG-90) was a Asheville-class gunboat in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.She is currently on donation hold. [1]Canon was laid down by the …

As a result of his utter disregard of his own condition, he later died from loss of blood. First Lieutenant Cannon was initially buried in Halawa Cemetery, Honolulu, Hi. and was later …

In the Cannon class, the Evarts’ four General Motors diesels and electric drive were fitted to a Buckley-class hull—the Diesel Electric Tandem motor (DET) type. Larger but not more …

Apr 6, 2016 · On 30 November 1943, Cannon cleared Philadelphia for Trinidad, where she arrived 5 December to begin a year of duty escorting convoys from that oil-rich island to Recife and …

Oct 11, 2022 · 1LT George H. Cannon would be the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II. In his memory, the destroyer escort USS Cannon (DE-99) was launched …

DE-99 General Specifications. Class: Cannon-class destroyer escort Named for: George H. Cannon Complement: 186 Officers and Enlisted Displacement: 1240 tons Length: 306 feet …

The Cannon class destroyer escorts were built by the United States primarily for ocean anti-submarine warfare escort service during World War II.The lead ship, USS Cannon (DE-99) …

USS Cannon (DE-99) was a destroyer escort launched on 25 May 1943 by the Dravo Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware and was sponsored by Mrs. E. H. Cannon. Cannon was …