USS Witek

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USS Witek (DD/EDD-848) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Marine Private First Class Frank P. Witek (1921–1944), who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroism during the Battle of Guam.

1945-07-16T00:00:00Z
1945-07-16T00:00:00Z
keel laying
1946-02-02T00:00:00Z
1946-02-02T00:00:00Z
ship launching
1968-08-19T00:00:00Z
1968-08-19T00:00:00Z
ship decommissioning
1946-04-23T00:00:00Z
1946-04-23T00:00:00Z
ship commissioning
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USS Witek (DD-848) underway at sea in the mid-1950sUSS Witek (DD-848) underway at sea in the mid-1950s
USS Witek (DD-848) in 1946USS Witek (DD-848) in 1946
USS Witek (DD-848) underway in November 1950USS Witek (DD-848) underway in November 1950
USS Witek (DD-848) at New York City in May 1951USS Witek (DD-848) at New York City in May 1951
USS Witek (EDD-848) underway in March 1955USS Witek (EDD-848) underway in March 1955