Hull Number: DE-671
Launch Date: 01/08/1944
Commissioned Date: 02/02/1945
Decommissioned Date: 12/13/1946
Call Sign: NKYL
Class: BUCKLEY
BUCKLEY Class
Namesake: JACK C. ROBINSON
JACK C. ROBINSON
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, July 2015
Jack C. Robinson was born in Blue Ridge, Ga., 22 September 1922, and enlisted in the Marine Corps 12 December 1941. After basic training, he was assigned to a unit scheduled to take part in the Guadalcanal campaign, America’s first amphibious operation of the war. During the bitter fighting 23 October 1942 in the Matanikau River area, Pfc. Robinson risked his life to repair damaged communications lines vital to the survival of his unit, earning the Silver Star for his gallantry. Robinson was wounded in the action, however, and died 25 October 1942.
Disposition:
Stricken 1 December 1966 and sold to Chile under the Military Assistance Program.