USS Formoe DE 509 DE 509 was launched 2 April 1944 by Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newark, NJ; sponsored by Mrs. A. L. Bolshazy; and commissioned 5 October 1944, Lieutenant Commander J. C. Spencer in command. (DANFS, Vol 2, 1969) This photo appears to have been taken during the commissioning ceremony Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4 | Photo 5 | Photo 6 | Photo 7 | Photo 8 Photo submitted by Roger Swanson, son of Arthur Swanson, Plankowner |
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