The USS Lamson (DD-367) was a Mahan-class destroyer of the United States Navy, constructed by Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. Laid down on 20 March 1934, she was launched on 17 June 1936 and commissioned on 21 October 1936. The vessel measured approximately 341 feet in length, with a beam of around 35 feet, and displaced about 1,500 tons. She was powered by geared turbines generating approximately 50,000 shaft horsepower, enabling a top speed of 35 knots, and was armed with four 4-inch guns, torpedo tubes, and anti-aircraft weaponry, typical of her class. Following her shakedown in the Atlantic and Caribbean, Lamson transferred to the Pacific in July 1937, where she conducted operations from her base at Pearl Harbor. During the initial stages of World War II, she was actively involved in patrols, convoy screening, and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) activities across the South Pacific. Notably, she participated in the Battle of Tassafaronga on 30 November 1942 as part of Rear Admiral W. F. Halsey’s Task Force 67, engaging Japanese vessels and contributing to the American effort despite the loss of a cruiser and damage to others. Throughout 1943 and 1944, Lamson supported landings and supplied bombardments at Lae, Finschhafen, Madang, Arawe, and Cape Gloucester, often engaging enemy aircraft and providing crucial fire support. She played a vital role in escorting convoys and maintaining control of strategic supply lines. During the Leyte Gulf operations in November 1944, she fought off kamikaze attacks, notably being struck by a Japanese "Tony" aircraft, which caused casualties and damage. After extensive repairs in early 1945, Lamson continued patrol, rescue, and escort duties near Iwo Jima and participated in the surrender of the Bonin Islands in September 1945. Her service concluded with participation in Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll in 1946, where she was ultimately sunk during the atomic testing on 2 July 1946. Her operational history underscores her significance in the Pacific theater and her contribution to the naval efforts during World War II.

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