Hull Number: DE-14
Launch Date: 08/29/1942
Commissioned Date: 02/06/1943
Decommissioned Date: 12/14/1945
Call Sign: NGZM
Class: EVARTS
EVARTS Class
Namesake: JOHN JOSEPH DOHERTY
JOHN JOSEPH DOHERTY
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, April 2016
John Joseph Doherty, born 26 February 1919 in Charlestown, Mass., enlisted in the Naval Reserve 1 March 1940 and was appointed aviation cadet 9 July 1940. Assigned to Bombing Squadron 6 on board Enterprise (CV-6), Ensign Doherty was reported missing in action 1 February 1942 during the Marshall Islands raid. He received posthumously a special letter of commendation from the Secretary of the Navy for his devotion to duty and disregard of his own safety in accomplishing his mission in addition to the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Disposition:
Sold 26 December 1946.