On 13 November 1942, the first USS Laffey (DD-459) was sunk by the Japanese during a night battle during the early stages of the naval battle of Guadalcanal, less than a year after being commissioned. The USS Laffey—a Benson Class … Continue reading
The First USS Laffey Sinks at Guadalcanal: November 13, 1942
November 1, 2017 by Trevor | 74 Comments