USS Dyess (DD/DDR-880), a Gearing-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Aquilla James Dyess (1909–1944). Dyess was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his leadership of his battalion of Marines in the Battle of Kwajalein.

Dyess (DD-880) was launched 26 January 1945 by Consolidated Steel Corp. Orange Tex.; sponsored by Mrs. A. J. Dyess widow of Lieutenant Colonel Dyess; and commissioned 21 May 1945 Commander R. L. Fulton in command. She was reclassified DDR-880 18 March1949.

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The USS DYESS (DD 880) was launched on 26 January 1945 in Orange, Texas, commissioned on 21 May 1945, and designated radar picket destroyer DDR-880. Following the war, she operated with the Fifth Fleet in Tokyo Bay and over the ensuing years, she was engaged in regular Mediterranean deployments, a variety of anti-submarine hunter-killer ...

USS Dyess (DD-880) was launched 26 January 1945 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Orange, Tex.; sponsored by Mrs. A. J. Dyess, widow of Lieutenant Colonel Dyess; and commissioned 21 May 1945,...

Welcome to the 'New-Look' Dyess website. She's retooled and revamped for yet another tour of duty beginning in May, 2009. We're talking clean and mean with faster access, better graphics, and updated information. Take a moment to visit the memorial page(s) for Battalion Chief Lawrence Stack who passed away on September 11, 2001.

The United States Ship, DYESS, a 2400 ton Gearing Class Destroyer, was named for Lieutenant Colonel Aquilla James Dyess, U.S. Marine Corps. Reserve. The ship was authorized by Congress on July 19, 1940 and first tasted salt water on January 26, 1945 when she slid sideways down the launch in Orange, Texas.

USS Dyess (DD-880) being refuelled by USS Coral Sea (CVB-43) in the Mediterranean Sea, circa 1950-1952. Official USN photo from the USS Coral Sea veteran's website.

Sep 27, 2024 · USS Dyess (DD/DDR-880), a Gearing-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Aquilla James Dyess (1909–1944). Dyess was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his leadership of his battalion of Marines in the Battle of Kwajalein.

Welcome to the USS Dyess (DDR/DD880) Reunion Group. Links of Interest USS Dyess (DD-880) Destroyer Photos: USS DYESS (DD-880 / DDR-880)