Monthly Archives: August 2009
Walton Reunion in New Orleans Oct, 21-25, 2009
It’s that time again! Our forth annual Walton Reunion will be held in the always exciting city of New Orleans! There are plenty of things to do and, of course, the food is wonderful! Can you say GUMBO? The icing on the cake … Continue reading
Photos of the USS Walton (DE 361)
USS Walton in Camouflage Paint, circa 1944 USS Walton: Guns Trained Portside Circa: Late 40′s – Early 50′s Photos: (L to R): Walton tied to the dock at Treasure Island, San Francisco (circa 1960); Walton in dry … Continue reading
Shipmate Information
As you already know from my welcome page, my name is Ed Whitehead, a former crewmember of the U.S.S. Walton. I’d like this Shipmate’s page to be used to help former crewmember get in contact with each other. In the … Continue reading
Birthday of the United States Navy
13 October 1775 The Chief of Naval Operations has stated that the Navy Birthday is one of the two Navy wide dates to be celebrated annually. This page provides historical information on the birth and early years of the Navy, … Continue reading
A History of the U.S.S. Walton (DE 361)
The U.S.S. Walton (DE-361) was laid down on 21 March 1944 at Orange, Tex., by the Consolidated Steel Corp.; launched on 20 May 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Clara Olson, the mother of the late Sergeant Walton; and commissioned on 4 … Continue reading