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HMS Byron K508 (DE 79)

Buckley Class

Named after Admiral J Byron of the Fame during the 7 years war.

Laid Down

24th May 1943 at Bethlehem Steel Hingham MA

Launched

14th August 1943

Commissioned

30th October 1943

Date returned to US Navy

24th November 1945

Fate

Sold for scrap 25th October 1947

Commanding Officers

Lt K C L Southcombe RN October 1943
Lt J Burfield RN February 1945.

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