Hull Number: DE-547
Class: JOHN C. BUTLER
JOHN C. BUTLER Class
Namesake: CHARLES ROLLINS WARE
CHARLES ROLLINS WARE
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, April 2016
Charles Rollins Ware, born 11 March 1911 in Knoxville, Tenn., enlisted in the Navy 14 June 1929, and the following year was appointed to the Naval Academy. After graduation in 1934, he served in Texas (BB-35) and Dahlgren (DD-187) until February 1940 when he entered flight training at Pensacola. Serving with Scouting Squadron 5, based on Yorktown (CV-5), Lieutenant Ware was reported missing in action 4 June 1942 during the Battle of Midway. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism in pressing home his attack on the Japanese fleet in the face of fierce fighter opposition and formidable antiaircraft fire.
Disposition:
Cancelled 10 Jun 44