USS Bausell (DD-845) was a Gearing-class destroyer in the United States Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. She was named for Marine Corporal Lewis K. Bausell (1924–1944), who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for "conspicuous gallantry" during the Battle of Peleliu .

Reunion information, photos, memorials and a Ship's Store for the Gearing class destoyer that saw action during the Korean War.

DD-845 General Specifications. Complement: 336 Officers and Enlisted . Displacement: 2425 tons. Length: 390 feet 6 inches . Beam: 41 feet 1 inches. Draft: 18 feet 6 in. Flank Speed: 35 knots . Final Disposition: Sunk as a target 18 July 1982

USS BAUSELL DD-845 Ship History. Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, May 2019. Bausell (DD-845) was laid down on 28 May 1945 at Bath, Maine, by the Bath Iron Works; launched on 19 November 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Lawrence K. Bausell; and commissioned at Boston on 7 February 1946, Comdr. James V. Bewick in command.

ex-USS Bausell (DD-845) is shown as a target ship during damage assessment, near the Pacific Missile Test Center (PMTC), Point Mugu, California (USA), on 28 January 1982. She was finally sunk as a target on 17 July 1987.

USS Bausell (DD-845) was a Gearing-class destroyer in the United States Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. She was named for Marine Corporal Lewis K. Bausell (1924–1944), who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for “conspicuous gallantry” during the Battle of Peleliu.

The USS Bausell (DD-845) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the United States Navy toward the end of World War II. Its construction took place at Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, known for its shipbuilding expertise. The ship was launched on December 19, 1945, and officially entered service on February 7, 1946. The

USS Bausell (DD-845) was a Gearing-class destroyer in the United States Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. She was named for Marine Corporal Lewis K. Bausell, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for …

Corporal Bausell died from wounds received in action 15 December 1944 on Peleliu, Palau Islands, when with his own body he shielded his comrades from the blast of a Japanese hand grenade. Corporal Bausell was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. (DD-845: dp. 2425; 1. 390'6"; P. 40'10"; dr. 18'6"; s.

Bausell (DD-845) was laid down on 28 May 1945 at Bath, Maine, by the Bath Iron Works; launched on 19 November 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Lawrence K. Bausell; and commissioned at Boston on 7...