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No Photo Available	-	Charles Lawrence Ausburne was born in New Orleans, La., 26 July 1889, and enlisted in the Navy 25 February 1908. As an Electrician First Class, Ausburne manned the emergency wireless station in the Army transport Antilles, and following the ship's fatal torpedoing 17 October 1917, stood to his duty until the ship sank beneath him. His gallantry was recognized in the posthumous award of the Navy Cross. Since other family members spelled their name as Ausburn, the first ship to bear his name followed that spelling. It was later found that he himself signed as Ausburne, and the second ship's name was so spelled.		Robert M. Cieri
	203k	Painting of the Ausburne and DesRon 23 by Arthur Beaumont, NH 9854-KN.		Ron Reeves
	102k	Artist's conception of the Ausburne as she appeared in late World War II by the renowned graphic illustrator John Barrett with the text written by naval author and historian Robert F. Sumrall. Their company Navy Yard Associates offers prints of most destroyers, destroyer escorts, submarines and aircraft carriers in various configurations during the ship's lifetime. The prints can be customized with ship's patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. If you decide to purchase artwork from them please indicate that you heard about their work from NavSource.		Navy Yard Associates
	78k	Artist's conception of a cutaway view of the Ausburne by the renowned graphic illustrator John Barrett with the text written by naval author and historian Robert F. Sumrall. Their company Navy Yard Associates offers prints of most destroyers, destroyer escorts, submarines and aircraft carriers in various configurations during the ship's lifetime. The prints can be customized with ship's patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. If you decide to purchase artwork from them please indicate that you heard about their work from NavSource.		Navy Yard Associates
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION to the DESTROYER SQUADRON TWENTY THREE consisting of the USS CHARLES AUSBURNE, USS CLAXTON, USS DYSON, USS SPENCE, USS CONVERSE and USS STANLY for service as set forth in the following CITATION: "For extraordinary heroism in action against enemy Japanese forces during theSolomon Islands Campaign, from November 1, 1943, to February 23, 1944. Boldlypenetrating submarine-infested waters during a period when Japanese naval and airpower was at its height, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY THREE operated in daringdefiance of repeated attacks by hostile air groups, closing the enemy'sstrongly fortified shores to carry out sustained bombardments against Japanesecoastal defenses and render effective cover and fire support for the majorinvasion operations in this area. Commanded by forceful leaders and manned byaggressive, fearless crews the ships of Squadron TWENTY THREE coordinated as asuperb fighting team; they countered the enemy's fierce aerial bombing attacksand destroyed or routed his planes; they intercepted his surface task forces,sank or damaged his warships by torpedo fire and prevented interference withour transports. The brilliant and heroic record achieved by Destroyer SquadronTWENTY THREE is a distinctive tribute to the valiant fighting spirit of theindividual units in this indomitable combat group and of each skilled andcourageous ship's company." For the President, James Forrestal Secretary of the Navy
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	122k	The DesRon 23 "Little Beaver."		Ed Zajkowski
	70k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570), USS Dyson (DD-572), and USS Claxton (DD-571) engage and sink the Japanese destroyer IJNS Yugiri in "The Little Beavers at the Battle of Cape St. George" by the aviation artist R.G. Smith. Courtesy of Ms. Sharlyn Marsh.		Robert Hurst
	154k	Undated, location unknown.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
	88k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) Off Orange, Texas, circa late 1942, at the time of her completion. This photograph was received by the Bureau of Ships in February 1943. Note the ship's two-tone camouflage scheme. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.		Fred Weiss
	87k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) off Orange, Texas, circa late 1942, at the time of her completion. This photograph was received by the Bureau of Ships in February 1943. Censored area by the ship's after superstructure deletes features ashore (USN Photo No 19-N-40543).		Robert Hurst
	104k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) off Orange, Texas, circa late 1942, at the time of her completion. This photograph was received by the Bureau of Ships in February 1943. Note the 40mm twin anti-aircraft gun mounted on Charles Ausburne's after deck. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Photo #: 19-N-40544.		Robert Hurst
	119k	Charles Ausburne (DD-570) off Orange, Texas, circa late 1942, at the time of her completion. This photograph was received by the Bureau of Ships in February 1943. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Photo #: 19-N-40547.		Robert Hurst
	86k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) off Boston, Massachusetts, 6 March 1943. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Photo #: 19-N-41529.		Robert Hurst
	91k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) off Boston, Massachusetts, 6 March 1943. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Photo #: 19-N-41530.		Robert Hurst
	114k	USS Charles Ausburne returning from an action in the Soloman Islands, 1943-1944, when she was a part of Destroyer Squadron 23. That unit's 'Little Beaver' insignia is visible on her bridge wing. Note empty gunpowder cases stacked amidships (USN Photo No NH 59856).		Robert Hurst
	149k	Photo #: NH 59855. Captain Arleigh A. Burke, USN, Commander Destroyer Squadron 23 (seated, right center) with other officers of the squadron, during operations in the Solomon Islands, circa 1943. Those present are (seated, left to right): Commander Luther K. Reynolds, Commanding Officer, USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570); Commander R.W. Cavenaugh; Captain Burke; and Commander R.A. Gano, Commanding Officer, USS Dyson (DD-572). (standing, left to right): Commander Henry J. Armstrong, Commanding Officer, USS Spence (DD-512); Lieutenant J.W. Bobb; Commander J.B. Morland; and Commander J.B. Calwell. All but Cdr. Gano and Capt. Burke have autographed the original print. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN.		Bill Gonyo
	79k	USS Charles Ausburne off Boston, Massachusetts, 6 March 1943. Note that the ship's 40mm anti-aircraft battery has been increased since she was completed, and that she has been repainted (USN Photo No 19-N-41528).		Robert Hurst
	89k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) Receiving mail by highline from USS Columbia (CL-56), while steaming in the Solomon Islands, 27 September 1943. On the night of 27-28 September, shortly after this photograph was taken, Charles Ausburne's gunfire sank two Japanese barges off Vella Lavella. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.		Fred Weiss/Richard Miller/Mike Green
	149k	Captain Arleigh A. Burke, USN, Commander Destroyer Squadron 23 (seen in profile, left center) Reading on the starboard bridge wing of his flagship, USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570), during operations in the Solomon Islands in 1943-1944. The DesRon 23 "Little Beaver" insignia is painted on on the ship's bridge wing. Note scoreboard painted on the side of Charles Ausburne's Mark 37 gun director, life ring, navigation lights and crewmen on watch, some wearing headphones. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN.		Fred Weiss/Joe Radigan
	146k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) Scoreboard painted on the side of the ship's Mark 37 main battery gun director, during World War II. The reverse of the original print was inscribed" "In appreciation of a job well done, J.H. Carter, Gunnery Officer". Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Lieutenant O.E. Wightman. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.		Fred Weiss
	86k	Photo #: 80-G-214943. Commander Luther K. Reynolds, USN, Commanding officer of USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570), Is congratulated by Rear Admiral Aaron S. Merrill after being presented with awards, during ceremonies held on board Charles Ausburne in Purvis Bay, Solomon Islands, on 30 January 1944. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.		Bill Gonyo
	114k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) Underway in the vicinity of the Solomon Islands on 23 March 1944, photographed from USS Montpelier (CL-57). Note crewmen standing at quarters on the destroyer's main deck and superstructure. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.		Fred Weiss
	147k	Photo #: NH 59864. Destroyer Squadron 23 officers of the squadron enjoy a beer at "Cloob Des-Slot", Purvis Bay, Solomon Islands, on 24 May 1944. Those present are (from left to right): Commander R.A. Gano, Commanding Officer, USS Dyson (DD-572); Commander Luther K. Reynolds, Commanding Officer, USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570); Captain Arleigh A. Burke, Squadron Commodore; Commander B.L. Austin, Commander Destroyer Division 46; Commander D.C. Hamberger, Commanding Officer, USS Converse (DD-509); Commander Herald Stout, Commanding Officer, USS Claxton (DD-571); and Commander Henry J. Armstrong, Commanding Officer, USS Spence (DD-512). Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.		Bill Gonyo
	113k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) Plan view forward, taken at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 27 September 1944. Note the boxes and bags of provisions piled on the pier and on the ship's deck, with coils of rope and several chairs also on deck forward of 5"/38 Gun Mount 51. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.		Fred Weiss
	114k	Aft plan view of USS Charles Ausburne (DD 570) at Mare Island on 27 Sep 1944. She was in overhaul at Mare Island from 17 Aug until 29 Sep 1944.		Darryl Baker
	180k	September 27 1944 at Mare Island.		Ed Zajkowski
	107k	Stern view of USS Charles Ausburne (DD 570) off Mare Island on 30 September 1944.		Darryl Baker
	88k	Charles Ausburne (DD-570) off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 30 September 1944. This view shows the starboard aspect of the ship's Measure 32 Design 14d camouflage design. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Photo #: 19-N-73195.		Robert Hurst
	89k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 30 September 1944. This view shows the front aspects of both sides of the ship's Measure 32 Design 14d camouflage design. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Photo #: NH 98812.		Robert Hurst
	98k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) Off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 30 September 1944. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. The ship is painted in camouflage Measure 32, Design 14d.		Fred Weiss
	96k	USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) Off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 30 September 1944. This view shows the port aspect of the ship's Measure 32 Design 14d camouflage design. Bridge in the background indicates that the photograph was actually taken well down San Francisco Bay from Mare Island. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.		Fred Weiss
	69k	USS Charles Ausburne off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 30 September 1944. The city skyline in the background indicates that the photograph was actually taken well down San Francisco Bay from Mare Island (USN Photo No 19-N-73198).		Robert Hurst
Nests of Desron 23 and Desron25 tin cans at Coco Solo, Panama, October 9 1945. They are on their cruise home from Japan to East Coast Conus ports for Navy Day activities. Outboard ship is John Rodgers, middle ship is Aulick, and alongside pier is Ausburne. These three would later be in company again at the Philly mothball fleet in 1954.				Dave Schroeder and John Chiquoine
	171k	USS Charles Ausburne and USS Aulick in the Philly Reserve Fleet circa 1954. Photo by Life Magazine photographer Hank Walker, from Life Magazine collection, for educational non-commercial use only.		Dave Schroeder and John Chiquoine
On Federal Republic of Germany Service
	106k	Undated, location unknown.		Gerd Matthes
	107k	Undated, location unknown.		Franzen Karlheinz
	111k	Undated, location unknown.		Wolfgang Hechler
	106k	Undated, location unknown.		Wolfgang Hechler
	117k	FGS Z 6 (D180, ex-USS Charles Ausburn, DD-570) at Kiel Week, June 21 1962. Photo Egon Steiner. Deutsches Bundesarchiv (German Federal Archive), Bild 145 Bild-F013260-0005.		Robert Hurst
	74k	Ex-Charles Ausburne (DD 570) in service with West Germany as Z6 (D180), March 1966. © Atlantic Fleet Sales/Nobe Smith.		Joe Radigan
	200k	Z6 (ex-USS Charles Ausburne DD570) circa 1967, location unknown. From Jane's Fighting Ships 1967-1968.		Mike Green
	5k	German Navy Coat of Arms for the Z6.		Franzen Karlheinz

CDR Luther Kendrick Reynolds    Nov 24 1942 - Jun 1 1944 (Later RADM)
CDR Howard Weldie Baker    Jun 1 1944 - ?

FK von Bülow    Apr 12 1960 - Jan 1962
FK Reeder    Jan 1962 - Dec 1962
KK Günter Schäfer    Dec 1962 - Jan 1964
FK Baldus    Jan 1964 - Sep 1965
FK Felmberg    Sep 1965 - Dec 15 1967

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