Fred T. Berry

Description

The U.S.S. FRED T. BERRY (DD-858) was built by the Bethlehem Steel Co., San Pedro, California with her keel being laid on 16 July 1944. The ship was named after CDR. Fred Thomas Berry, USN, who was killed at sea in the crash of the U.S. Airship AKRON (ZRS-4) on 4 April 1933. Born on 23 November 1887, CDR. Berry graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1910. The FRED T.BERRY (DD-858) sailed from San Diego to San Francisco on 11 July 1945. Arriving in San Francisco, she was granted availability at the General Engineering and Dry-dock Co. from July 16 through August 29, 1945. On 6 August, CDR. N. J. Frank, USN, was relieved of command by CDR. C. C. Coley, USN. August 29 saw BERRY steaming for Pearl Harbor. Leaving Pearl Harbor in the company of U.S.S. GURKE (DD-783) on 20 October 1945, BERRY steamed toward Tokyo Bay. Upon arrival, both ships were assigned to the Fifth Fleet for duty.

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