Allied Warship Commanders


Clifford Harris Roper, USN

Born  16 Oct 1894Napa, California


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Ranks

Capt

Decorations

30 Nov 1942Navy Cross

Warship Commands listed for Clifford Harris Roper, USN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
USS Downes (DD 375)Destroyer15 Jan 1937
USS New Orleans (CA 32)Heavy cruiser2 Nov 194214 Apr 1943

Career information

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Events related to this officer

Heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA 32)


30 Nov 1942
USS New Orleans was hit by Japanese "Long Lance" torpedo during The Battle of Tassafaronga. Huge explosion cut off the bow with "A" main turret. Later the crusier recieved a new bow.

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