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    Aug 20, 2015 · Piedmont (AD-17) was laid down by the Tampa Ship Building Co., Inc., Tampa, Fla. 1 December 1941; launched 7 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Elsa Kauffman; and commissioned 5 January 1944, Comdr. Malcolm D. MacGregor in command. Early in February 1944 destroyer tender Piedmont stood out from Tampa, Fla. on her shakedown cruise.

  2. The USS Piedmont (AD-17) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender laid down on December 1, 1941, and launched on December 7, the following year. It was commissioned on January 5, 1944, under Cmdr. Malcolm D. MacGregor’s command with the hull number AD-17 and served in the U.S. Navy for 38 years until it was decommissioned on September 30, 1982.

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  4. 4 × 2 Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun. USS Piedmont (AD–17) was a Dixie -class destroyer tender built during World War II for the United States Navy. Her task was to service destroyers in, or near, battle areas and to keep them fit for duty. She served in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

  5. Mar 17, 2001 · Description, history, and photograph(s) of Destroyer Tender USS Piedmont (AD-17) in WWII

  6. 161544.0. dbo: abstract. USS Piedmont (AD–17) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender built during World War II for the United States Navy. Her task was to service destroyers in, or near, battle areas and to keep them fit for duty. She served in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

  7. Regards, Bruce (MacAlister, FT2, USS Piedmont 58-59)--- On Mon, 8/8/11, Victoria Peters wrote: Charley--I would really appreciate it if you could send me the 823 Badge of Honor. My address is: Bill T. Peters 4476 South Manor Ridge Place Collected Memories of the 1958-59 Western Pacific “Cruise” of the USS Piedmont, AD-17 - page 4 of 12

  8. USS Piedmont Reunion Association. Menu and widgets. Home; Next Reunion; ... click Piedmont Reunions History–1989 to 2014. The About page gives a brief history; ...

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