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No Photo Found	21k	Rear Admiral Charles Wilson Dyson was an American naval officer and engineer. He was born 2 December 1861 in Cambridge, Maryland, and died 25 October 1930 in Washington, D.C. Dyson graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1883. He was well known for his achievements in the field of engineering. His designs covered machinery for naval vessels of all types, including Saratoga (CV-3) and Lexington (CV-2). He wrote extensively for technical magazines and revised Durand's treatise on Marine Engineering. RADM Dyson served three terms as president of the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) (1916, 1920, & 1922). For his meritorious service while in charge of the Division of Design of the Bureau of Steam Engineering during World War I, he was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. Dyson was retired 2 December 1925, and died in Washington, D.C., 25 October 1930. In 1942, the destroyer USS Dyson (DD-572) was named in his honor. World War I Navy Cross Citation: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Charles Wilson Dyson, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in charge of the Division of Design of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, and in immediate charge of work on the design of machinery for destroyers, Eagles, submarine chasers, and mine sweepers, and of the alterations and additions to merchant vessels, yachts, etc., to make them suitable for service with the Navy".		Bill Gonyo
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
	121k	Undated, location unknown.		-
	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
	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
	270k	Early 1943 view while still in Atlantic waters. NA 80G68125.		Dave Schroeder and John Chiquoine
US Navy Yard, SC, March 27 1943, USS Dyson (DD-572).				Mike Mohl
	88k	Dyson underway, 12 April 1943. From 12 to 15 April Dyson, Edwards, and Gillespie were escorting Iowa on a shakedown exercise running from Brooklyn to Norfolk. National Archives photo 80-G-383700		John Chiquoine
	109k	View of midships spaces of USS Dyson at Brooklyn Navy Yard, May 14 1943. Good detail or modifications done at Charleston in March. Tied up alongside USS Ringgold. NA 19N46271.		Dave Schroeder and John Chiquoine
	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
	119k	August 31 1944, for continuous successful strikes against enemy shipping and shore installations in the South Pacific while Commanding Officer of a destroyer, Commander Roy A. Gano, USN, of Pipestone, Minnesota, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal today by Under Secretary of the Navy Ralph A. Pard in ceremonies at the Navy Department, Washington, D.C. Commander Gano previously received the Navy Cross and the Silver Star. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.		Bill Gonyo
	107k	Amidships plan view looking forward of USS Dyson (DD 572) at Mare Island on 27 Sep 1944.		Darryl Baker
	103k	Amidships plan view looking forward of USS Dyson (DD 572) at Mare Island on 27 Sep 1944. USS Bradford (DD 545) is forward of Dyson.		Darryl Baker
	101k	Aft plan view of USS Dyson (DD 572) at Mare Island on 27 Sep 1944. USS Bradford (DD 545) is forward of Dyson. She was in overhaul at the yard from 17 Aug until 29 Sep 1944.		Darryl Baker
	65k	September 30 1944 at Mare Island. The ship is painted in camouflage Measure 31, Design 16d.		Captain Jerry Mason USN
	105k	USS Dyson (DD-572) underway off Mare Island Navy Yard, California on 30 September 1944. She is painted in Camouflage Measure 31, Design 16D Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Photo #: 19-N-73206.		Robert Hurst
	135k	Scoreboard on the USS Dyson's gun director 1944 which indicates: 2 Japanese merchant ships sunk,3 Japanese warships sunk, 8 shore bombardments, and 7 Japanese planes shot down.		Bill Gonyo
	111k	After cessation of hostilities in September 1945, navy units and ships designated to not be in occupation activity were staged to return East. For a number of weeks task force units departed Pearl bound for both coasts for the last time. This is USS Dyson alongside USS Enterprise (CV-6) during their 25 Sep-8 Oct 1945 cruise from Pearl to Panama. These TF11 forces were among the earliest combatants returning to East Coast ports. All participated in 1945 Awards and Navy Day activities in many Atlantic seaboard towns large and small. Photo by Thomas McAvoy, Life Magazine, used for educational and non-commercial purpose.		John Chiquoine
On Federal Republic of Germany Service
	104k	Undated, location unknown.		Wolfgang Hechler
	162k	Undated, location unknown.		Wolfgang Hechler
	102k	Undated, location unknown.		Wolfgang Hechler
	140k	Undated, location unknown.		Wolfgang Hechler
	78k	Undated, location unknown.		Robert Hurst
	95k	As Z-5/D-179 circa early 1960's.		Marc Piché
	150k	FGS Z-5 (D179, ex-USS Dyson) underway in 1970, location unknown. Federal German Navy, Official.		Robert Hurst
	72k	As D179, drydocked by HDW in Kiel in October 1979.		Jörg Bihlmayr
	66k	As above.		Jörg Bihlmayr
	65k	As above.		Jörg Bihlmayr
	126k	As above.		Jörg Bihlmayr
	104k	A series of four views of the Z-5/D-179 showing her coming longside to FGS Mölders (D186) during maneuvers in 1981 in the North sea area.		Matias C. Höhne
	109k	As above		Matias C. Höhne
	119k	As above		Matias C. Höhne
	103k	As above		Matias C. Höhne
	144k	D179 after the 533mm Torpedo tubes were removed and replaced by 2 533mm UTR Torpedo tubes.		Jörg Bihlmayr
	47k	As D-179.		Franzen Karlheinz
	5k	German Navy Coat of Arms for the Z5/D-179.		Franzen Karlheinz

CDR Roy Alexander Gano    Dec 30 1942 - Mar 12 1944 (Later VADM)

LCDR James Dunnington Babb    Mar 12 1944 - Sep 14 1944

CDR Lawrence Ernest Ruff    Sep 14 1944 - Sep 24 1945 (Later RADM)

LCDR Vincent Patrick Healey    Sep 24 1945 - Oct 11 1945 (Later RADM)

LCDR Richard Charles Smart   Oct 11 45 - Dec 45 (Acting)

LCDR Vincent Patrick Healey    Dec 1945 - Aug 19 1946 (Later RADM)

LT William Walker Lancaster    Aug 19 1946 - Mar 31 1947



Commanding Officers under Federal German Command
Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler


(KK = Korvettenkapitän = LCDR    FK = Fregattenkapitän = CDR    KzS = Kapitän zur See = CAPT)


FK  Albrecht Obermaier    Feb 17 1961 - Dec 1961 (Later RADM)

FK  Schmoeckel    Dec 1961 - Dec 1962 

FK  Seizinger    Dec 1962 - May 1963 

KK  Gustav-Adolf Diedrich    May 1963 - Dec 1963 

KK  Hans-Hermann Schult    Dec 1963 - Sep 1965 

KK  Hillmann    Sep 1965 - Sep 30 1966

(decommissioned Sep 30 1966 - Sep 26 1968)

FK  Paul Fischer    Sep 26 1968 - Aug 1970

(No CO assigned Aug 1970 - Sep 8 1971) 

FK  Gamböck    Sep 8 1971 - Jan 1974 

FK  Joachim Warkocz    Jan 1974 - Jun 1975 

FK  Groothuis    Jun 1975 - Sep 1978 

FK  Eberhard Eicke    Sep 1978 - Sep 1981 

FK  Hans-Erwin Dietrich von der Planitz    Sep 1981 - Feb 1982 

KzS Joachim Warkocz    Feb 1982 - Feb 26 1982





Commanding Officers under Federal German Command
Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler


(KK = Korvettenkapitän = LCDR    FK = Fregattenkapitän = CDR    KzS = Kapitän zur See = CAPT)


FK Dietrich von der Planitz    ? - Feb 26 1982







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