Originally Posted By: SC
OK.... let's see where johnny ola is:



Thats the scene! Where did you get it? The ship is the USS O'Bannon (DD-450). At the time I believe it was the second oldest ship, next to the Constitution, that was still on active duty. It was the most highly decorated destroyer in WWII, and named after Presley O'Bannon.

Born in Fauquier County, Virginia, O'Bannon entered the Marine Corps 18 January 1801. As a First Lieutenant, he commanded a detachment of seven Marines in General William Eaton’s little force in the War with Tripoli. During the combined operations with the U.S. Navy, he led the successful attack in the Battle of Derna 27 April 1805, giving the Marines' Hymn its immortal “to the shores of Tripoli”.

I was on the fantail, (the rear of the ship on the main deck), which is not visible in that picture.

Last edited by johnny ola; 12/30/08 12:59 PM.

I love my Chrysler and tuna fish sandwiches.