USS Execute (AM-232)

USS Execute (AM-232)

USS "Execute" (AM-232) was an "Admirable"-class minesweeper built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore waters, and served the Navy in the Pacific Ocean.

She was launched by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company, Seattle, Washington; on 22 June 1944; sponsored by Mrs. R. J. Huff, and commissioned on 15 November 1944, Lieutenant R. E. Brenkman, USNR, in command. She was reclassified (MSF-232) on 7 February 1955.

World War II Pacific Ocean operations

Following shakedown cruise she departed for Pearl Harbor whence she escorted a convoy to Leyte via Eniwetok, Ulithi and Kossol Roads during February 1945. On 26 March, as part of the preliminary assault force for the invasion of the Ryukyus, she screened landing craft against countless air attacks

Supporting Battle of Okinawa operations

Early in April she served with the Sweep Unit in clearing the bays of Nakagusuku and Chimu and defended vessels against kamikaze attack. She participated in the Battle of Okinawa. During this battle she picked up 70 survivors of the USS|Mullany|DD-528 after it had been hit by a Japanese plane.

She remained on sweeping duty, participating in a feint landing on 20 April to draw attention from a large-scale advance on Naha. From June through 10 September she swept in the Yellow Sea and in Japanese coastal waters.

Post-War Decommissioning

In March 1946 "Execute" transited the Panama Canal and on 6 August 1946 was placed out of commission in reserve at Orange, Texas. She was stricken from the Navy List on 1 May 1962. Transferred to Mexico and served as "DM-03". Later renamed as either "General Manuel Gonzalez" or "General Juan N Mendez" (C-51)).

References

* Robert G. Greaves 6 August 2006 formerly ET 2/C of the USNR and plank owner of the ship.

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War II
* Patrol boat
* Minelayer
* Minesweeper (ship)

External links

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02232.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Execute (MSF 232) - ex-AM-232 - ex-PCE-905]


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