Commissioned: 13 December 1943

She served her country faithfully in war and peace.

We honor her many accomplishments, which could

not have happened without the dedication and

sacrafices of the individual crew members.

Decommissioned: 1 October 1973

 

 

Every man who walked her decks added to the "Kretchmer

Spirit", and in return, now carries that spirit with them.

First and foremost is her WWII service, which ended 29 May 1946, when she was decommissioned and mothballed at Green Grove Springs Florida.

After extensive conversion, she was recommissioned on 22 Sep.1956 as DER-329 and supported the following operations:

    North Atlantic Radar Barrier    "GUIK"

    Cuban - "Dog Rocks" Picket  "SOUTHERN TIP"

    Pacific - Viet Nam                 "MARKET TIME"

Kretchmer then returned to Key West and final decommissioning.

If you have the opportunity to visit Key West Florida,

one of her 3-inch gun mounts is on display.

See photo below.

 

     2012    Philadelphia PA. this one is scheduled and firm.

     2013    Ohio, this on is on the drawing boards.

     2014    The scuttle-but is Seattle/Tacoma area.

                Remember you heard it here first.

    

 

For up to date reunion information contact:

USS KRETCHMER REUNION GROUP AT:  usskretchmer.org 

 

All Crew, Mates, their family, friends and like minded individuals are encouraged to attend.

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American Legion Post No. 28 Key West Fl.