USS Charles Ausburne was flagship for Commander Destroyer Squadron 23 through much of the Pacific war. During 25 months of combat she earned 11 battle stars for assignments involving surface combat, anti-aircraft anti-submarine, shore bombardment, convoy and radar picket actions. Ausburne weathered three typhoons and had gone to General Quarters 780 times.
USS Charles Ausburne was flagship for Commander Destroyer Squadron 23 through much of the Pacific war. During 25 months of combat she earned 11 battle stars for assignments involving surface combat, anti-aircraft anti-submarine, shore bombardment, convoy and radar picket actions. Ausburne weathered three typhoons and had gone to General Quarters 780 times.
USS Charles Ausburne was flagship for Commander Destroyer Squadron 23 through much of the Pacific war. During 25 months of combat she earned 11 battle stars for assignments involving surface combat, anti-aircraft anti-submarine, shore bombardment, convoy and radar picket actions. Ausburne weathered three typhoons and had gone to General Quarters 780 times.