U.S.S. Higbee (DDR/DD-806) Association
Ship's History

           


 

 
   

The first Naval vessel to be named after a distinguished female. Learn more about Mrs. Lenah S. Higbee

   

Commanding Officers that served the USS Higbee

 

 

Commissioning the U.S.S. Higbee

Decommissioning the U.S.S. Higbee

A rusty, tired old Naval warrior, tied to the oceans floor by anchor,awaiting execution. 

The birth, retirement and death of a Naval Warrior and Hero.      U.S.S. Higbee DDR/DD-806

The Higbee in Korea 1950-51

Dean Powell -
Supply and Disbursing Officer

The Higbee in action in Korea. February 1950

Commander R. R. Zuilkoski
receives the Silver Star.
           

 A piece of the Higbee remains above sea level

Last Evacuation of Foreign Devils from Chefoo.  1948-49

Captain James R. Hansen USN (ret.)

 

Change of Command
5 October, 1973

Destroyer Squadron 37
          From MS3 Tom Lawson
     Desron 37 Staff at Sandpoint

                 1973 to 1976

 

   
           

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