Home Page About The Halford Historical Timeline All Photo Galleries Carl LaVO Book 2003 Farewell Dinner 2003 US Naval Memorial 2003 Bell Ceremony Plaque 2002 River Walk 2002 Fredericksberg 2002 Hospitality Suite Aurora Model 1982 Group Photo Officers 1942-1945 World War II Photos USS Halford Ship Photos Sailors 1942-1945 Important Links Crew Contacts Coming Events Contact Us	About The U.S.S. Halford DD-480 USS Halford Halford (DD-480) was launched 29 October 1942 by the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wash., sponsored by Miss Eunice Halford, daughter of Lieutenant Halford; and commissioned 10 April 1943, Lt. Comdr. G. N. Johansen in command.   Fletcher Class Destroyer: Displacement: 2,700 tons Length: 376'6" Beam: 39'4" Draft: 17'9" Speed: 35 knots Armament: 5 5"/38 DP, 4x2 40mm, 6 20mm, 2 depth charge tracks + 2 extensions, 6 depth charge projectors, 2x5 21" torpedo tubes, 1 seaplane Complement: 329 High-pressure super-heated boilers, geared turbine engines, twin screws, 60,000 h.p. Built at Puget Sound Navy Yard, and commissioned 10 April 1943
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