The Navy is naming a warship after a Coast Guard hero for the first time ever
Lori Valigra,
June 10, 2019 at 05:00 AM
Unsung Heroes
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer named a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the DDG 132, in honor of Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, who was awarded the Navy Cross for his service during World War II.
It is the first time a U.S. Navy ship has been named after a member of the Coast Guard.
"Capt. Walsh was a hero whose efforts during World War II continue to inspire, and his leadership in securing the French port of Cherbourg had a profound effect on the success of the amphibious operations associated with Operation Overlord," Spencer said in a statement.
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