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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.
USS Cogswell (DD-651) was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the United States Navy, serving in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
The ship is named in honor of Rear Admiral James Kelsey Cogswell, who served during the Spanish-American War, and Captain Francis Cogswell, who served during World War I.
The USS Cogswell was one of the US Navy ships present in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.
Displacement 2924 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 376' 5"(oa) x 39' 7" x 13' 9" (Max) Armament 5 x 5"/38AA, 10 x 40mm, 7 x 20mm AA, 10 x 21" tt.(2x5). Machinery, 60,000 SHP; General Electric Geared Turbines, 2 screws Speed, 38 Knots, Range 6500 NM@ 15 Knots, Crew 273.
Operational and Building Data Laid down by Bath Iron Woks, Bath ME February 1 1943. Launched June 5 1943 and commissioned August 17 1943. Decommissioned April 30 1946 and recommissioned June 7 1951. Decommissioned October 1 1969. Stricken October 1 1969.
Sold: To Turkey October 1 1969, renamed Izmit.
Fate Stricken and broken up for scrap at Golcuk Koakaeli, Turkey December 14 1980.
