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USS Marchand (DE-249) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Atlantic Ocean the Pacific Ocean and provided destroyer escort protection against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. She was named in honor of Fireman First Class Roy Joseph Marchand, born in Crandall, Mississippi, 17 September 1920, for his courageous actions during a Japanese attack on his ship. Marchand was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his courageous dedication to duty.

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  • USS Marchand (DE-249) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Atlantic Ocean the Pacific Ocean and provided destroyer escort protection against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. She was named in honor of Fireman First Class Roy Joseph Marchand, born in Crandall, Mississippi, 17 September 1920, for his courageous actions during a Japanese attack on his ship. Marchand was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his courageous dedication to duty.
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  • USS Marchand (DE-249) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Atlantic Ocean the Pacific Ocean and provided destroyer escort protection against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. She was named in honor of Fireman First Class Roy Joseph Marchand, born in Crandall, Mississippi, 17 September 1920, for his courageous actions during a Japanese attack on his ship. Marchand was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his courageous dedication to duty. Marchand (DF 249) was laid down by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas, 30 December 1942; launched 30 March 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Charles D. Marchand, mother of Fireman First Class Marchand; and commissioned 8 September 1943, Lt. Comdr. G. F. Lynch, USCG, in command.
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