Captain Cassin Young served with distinction in the US Navy until his death in the battle of Guadalcanal in January 1942.
His fine example of courage and sacrifice was immortalized in December 1943 when the Fletcher Class destroyer USS Cassin Young was commissioned into service.
Using a host of first-hand sources and previously unpublished interviews, this book illustrates vividly what it was like for the young crew and officers to serve aboard...
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