USS Atherton DE 169

DESTROYER ESCORT - CANNON CLASS

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CONTACT

Contact for this site is GM 2/C Preston Davis.

Questions or comments about this website, please contact the webmaster at: Atherton Webmaster.

This site's goal is to unite all Destroyer Escort servicemen, and to keep history alive. It springs from the tireless dedication of Preston Davis GM 2/c to find all shipmates of the USS ATHERTON. This website is to honor his service.

Rosemary Pennell,
Webmaster and daughter of Preston Davis

SAILOR'S CREED

I am a United States Sailor,

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me,

I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world,

I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment,

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.