USS Irwin (DD-794)

USS IRWIN DD-794 ASSOCIATION

Warren Cobb RD2

Past Association President

Association Email and Info

Navy BBS

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Francis Keough SR. wrote on March 19, 2019

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City and State: CHARLESTOWN MA

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Service or Relationship: US Navy

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Matt Wilson wrote on August 21, 2018

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City and State: MILLVILLE NJ

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Comments: I'm the son of the late LCDR James Wilson, an executive officer aboard the Irwin. I'm guessing he served in 1947 or so. Did anyone know him?
Thanks...

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Natalie Lockwood wrote on April 24, 2015

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City and State: MONTEREY CA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: The USS Irwin was named after my great-grandfather, and sponsored by my grandmother Phyllis Natalie Irwin Lockwood. I am interested in any ship memorabilia that needs a good home (not ebay). Anything I receive would be kept in my family. Also collect items from the USS Lockwood, named after my grandfather. Many thanks and God Bless you.

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on July 25, 2012

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Comments: On the morning of 8,July,1953, ten miles south of
Songjin, the USS Irwin DD-794, (commanded by Cdr.
Gilven Max Solnim,USNA-1936), took a enemy shrapnel
explosion in her main-mast, from an estimated 80
rounds, which seriously wounded Captain Jack Maginnis,
USNA-1927(Commander Destroyer Squadron-24), four other
bridge personnel were also injuried, one a visiting
ROK naval ensign. Capt.Maginnis was the senior U.S.
Naval officer wounded in the Korean War. The HMCS
Huron transferred her doctor to treat the serious
wounded Captain, and others. Capt.Maginnis, and
another wounded man were later transferred to the
USS Manchester CL-83,for treatment. The Legion Of
Merit with combat(V), and The Purple Heart Medals
were awarded to Captain Jack Maginnis by Admirals
Robert Briscoe, and Jocko Clark. Capt.Maginnis had
already been awarded The Bronze Star Medal with combat
(V), while he was skipper of the USS Winston AKA-94 in
the Korean War in 1950. After a series of three
operations on his wounds, Capt.Maginnis returned to
active duty in Jan.1954. He was born in Duluth,Mn in
1904, retired from the USN in 1957, and died in Feb.
1977. The destroyers assigned to Task Force-95,
could predict the statistics of a tour in Korean
waters with precision: a typical tour would require
110 underway replenishments; the average ship would
burn more than 3,000,000 gallons of fuel oil while
in the theater. The ship would see the expenditure of
an average of 2,360 5-inch rounds, and 1,341 3-inch
rounds.

Keywords: Korean War, USS Irwin DD-794, Songjin, Cdr.Gilven Max
Slonim, Capt.Jack Maginnis, 8,July,1953.

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Robert J.P. Maginnis wrote on March 15, 2009

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City and State: SAN LEANDRO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Jack Maginnis was my father's older brother. I was about 10 when my dad told me that Uncle Jack had been wounded in Korea. He died in 1976 and is in Arlington. My father, Robert passed in 1984. Any info on my Uncle would be appreciated.
Thanks for your kind attention...Bob Maginnis

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John Burns wrote on September 25, 2007

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Keywords: Joe Wenckus, having just passes away, 9-24-07, spoke proudly of his torn of duty on the USS Irwin....anybody know him?.....I'm officiating his funeral this Friday

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Dave Vraa wrote on September 8, 2005

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City and State: MN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: James Healy, I'd be very interested in reading your article about Captain Jack Maginnis the Officer wounded on the Irwin. He was my great uncle. Please e-mail me. Thankyou. Dave Vraa

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Eugene Parker wrote on July 24, 2005

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City and State: BOULDER CO

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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John J. Politsky wrote on August 22, 2003

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City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA

Unit: US NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served on the USS Irwin DD 794 from 1951 though 1954. I am interested in obtaining new Ribbons and Medals of Service. Please contact me to let me know how I can obtain these items.
John J Politsky

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James Healy wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: COLUMBUS OH

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Comments: My article on the senior naval officer wounded (in Korea) aboard the USS Irwin has been accepted by the United States Naval Institute for publication. I am interested in uncovering stories relating to destroyer action in Korea.

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