Hull Number: DE-150
Launch Date: 04/27/1943
Commissioned Date: 09/27/1943
Call Sign: NGFS
Class: EDSALL
EDSALL Class
Namesake: WEIMAR EDMUND MEUNZER
WEIMAR EDMUND MEUNZER
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, April 2016
Weimar Edmund Neunzer, born in Lynn, Mass., 31 July 1912, enlisted in the U.S.Navy 24 February 1934. In the ensuing years he rose in rank while in Portland (CA-33), Chaumont (AP-5), Shaw (DD-373), and Reina Mercedes (IX-25) as well as several shore stations. Appointed Machinist 22 April 1942, Neunzer served in Patrol Squadron 43 during action against the Japanese in the Aleutian Islands Campaign 10 to 20 June 1942. Killed in action 2 July 1942, Machinist Neunzer was awarded the Air Medal posthumously for his skill and courage.
Disposition:
Stricken 1 July 1972. Sold 1 November 1973, and scrapped.