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We dedicate this Cruise Book to the family of the late Commander James E. Kyes for whom the ship was named. Mrs. Kyes and family visited the ship during its stay in Seattle, Washington, last year. From left to right are David M. Kyes, son of the late Commander ; Mrs. David M. Kyes ; Mrs. James E. Kyes, widow of Commander Kyes ; Commander G. D. Quinn, Jr., Commanding OfHcer of the KYES ; and Roy Boundreau, a friend of the Kyes family.
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uss JAMES L KYES DD787 WESTPAC CRUISE 1963 1964
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USS JAMES E. KYES. built by Todd Pacific Shipyard of Seattle. Washington, launched there on l August 1945, commissioned on 8 February 194H, was named for Commander .lames Ellsworth Kyes, USN, who received the Navy Cross with the following citation : For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the USS 1,1 .. K ' during action against a con- centrated force of hostile enemy submarines in the North .Atlantic. .As Commander Kyes boldly maneuvered to close range on foiu ' of the hostile pack, the enemy struck, mortally wounding the LEARY with three torpedo hits and causing her to start sinking rapidly. After giving the order to abandon ship. Commander Kyes cooly and courageously made a personal inspection in order to assure himself that none of his men remained aboard. Pre|)aring to abandon shi|) and observing one of his crew whose lite jacket was torn and Liseles , Conun.uider KYES gallantly removed his own, gave it to the man and calmly wui over the side. Ili heroic conduct and fearless spirit of self-sacrifice in a time of grave peril were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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