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Wyse, Frederick Calhoun, Jr., CAPT.
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Contact Info
Home Town Columbia, SC
Last Address Fairfax, VA
Date of Passing Dec 14, 1991
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Wall/Plot Coordinates Section 66, Site 2476
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Other Comments:
Silver Star
Awarded for Actions During World War II
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Division: U.S.S. Baya (SS-318)
General Orders: Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 398 (September 29, 1945)
Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Frederick Calhoun Wyse (NSN: 0-100154), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer and Navigator of the U.S.S. BAYA (SS-318), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that Submarine in Japanese-controlled waters from 20 April to 18 May 1945. Through his excellent judgment and thorough knowledge of attack problems, Lieutenant Commander Wyse rendered invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officer in conducting a series of successful attacks which resulted in the complete destruction of a valuable enemy convoy, including a man-of-war. His aggressiveness and gallant devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
New Mexico Class Battleship: Displacement 32,000 Tons, Dimensions, 624' (oa) x 97' 5" x 31' 1" (Max). Armament 12 x 14"/50 22 x 5"/51, 8 x 3"/50 2 x 21" tt. Armor, 13 1/2" Belt, 18" Turrets, 3 1/2" +2" Decks, 16" Conning Tower. Machinery, 27,500 SHP; G.E. Geared Turbines with electric drive, 4 screws. Speed, 21 Knots, Crew 1084.
Operational and Building Data: Laid down by New York Navy Yard, October 14, 1915. Launched April 23, 1917. Commissioned May 18, 1918. Decommissioned July 19, 1946. Stricken February 25, 1947.
Fate: Sold November 9, 1947 and broken up for scrap in New York.
