Shore Battery Fire near Nauru Island
During the bombardment of Nauru Island, Boyd was damaged by a Japanese shore battery while on a rescue mission. As a result she had to return to Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, for repairs.
Ship Designation:
DD-544
Date Lost:
Wednesday, December 8, 1943
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 10
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| MM 2c James Armstrong | USN |
| MM 2c John Carlson | USN |
| CMM Louis Huntington | USN |
| Lt Thomas Malone | USN |
| F 2c Harvey Mitchell | USN |
| MM 1c Clyde Payne | USN |
| MM 1c Paul Reek | USN |
| MM 2c John West | USN |
| EM 1c Ralph Witt | USN |
| MM 2c J. Young | USN |
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships