Hull Number: DE-602
Launch Date: 05/05/1945
Commissioned Date: 07/17/1945
Decommissioned Date: 05/30/1946
Call Sign: NHOF
Other Designations: APD-112
Class: RUDDEROW
RUDDEROW Class
Namesake: HUNTER MARSHALL, III
HUNTER MARSHALL, III
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, July 2015
Hunter Marshall III was born in Charlotte, N.C., 6 October 1917 and enlisted in the Naval Reserve 12 July 1941. Called to active duty in September, Marshall was appointed Midshipman and attended Midshipman’s School at New York. He later attended Armed Guard School and in April 1942, reported to Army transport Merrimack and took command of her naval Armed Guard Unit. Carrying military supplies to the Panama Canal Zone, the ship was torpedoed by submarine U-68 south of Yucatan Channel 9 June 1942. Despite the danger of further attacks Ensign Marshall led his Armed Guard gun crews in furious resistance to the submarine until the forward part of the ship was actually awash. Because of his loyal and determined fighting spirit, Marshall was one of the last to leave the ship and was lost. He was presumed dead 10 June 1943, and was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry.
Disposition:
Stricken 1 June 1960 and sold in July 1961 to Ecuador.