Hull Number: DE-1033
Launch Date: 05/27/1958
Commissioned Date: 02/10/1959
Call Sign: NEFC
Voice Call Sign: MAIN LINER
Class: CLAUD JONES
CLAUD JONES Class
Namesake: CLAUD ASHTON JONES
CLAUD ASHTON JONES
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, March 2023
Claud Ashton Jones, born 7 October 1885 in Fire Creek, W. Va., graduated from the Naval Academy in 1906, and after several years of duty at sea, did graduate study leading to a master of science degree at Harvard University. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism while serving as engineering officer in Memphis when his ship was wrecked by a hurricane off Santo Domingo City 29 August 1916. Most of his remaining service was in engineering billets ashore and afloat, with a tour of duty as assistant naval attache at London. As Rear Admiral from 9 October 1941, he served in the Bureau of Ships throughout World War II, working in the shipbuilding program, and as an assistant chief. For his exceptionally meritorius service he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Rear Admiral Jones died in Charleston, W. Va., 8 August 1948.