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USS Charles E. Brannon (DE-446) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket. Post-war she proudly returned home with one battle star to her credit. Charles E. Brannon (DE-446) was named in honor of Ensign Charles E. Brannon who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his brave actions during the Battle of Midway.

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  • USS Charles E. Brannon (DE-446) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket. Post-war she proudly returned home with one battle star to her credit. Charles E. Brannon (DE-446) was named in honor of Ensign Charles E. Brannon who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his brave actions during the Battle of Midway.
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  • USS Charles E. Brannon (DE-446) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket. Post-war she proudly returned home with one battle star to her credit. Charles E. Brannon (DE-446) was named in honor of Ensign Charles E. Brannon who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his brave actions during the Battle of Midway. She was launched 23 April 1944 by Federal Shipbuilding Co., Newark, New Jersey; sponsored by Second Lieutenant D. Brannon, WAG; and commissioned 1 November 1944, Commander E. W. Todd in command.
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