MCGOVERN, Earl J, Machinist's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy, USS Barton (DD-599), Service# 3285256, Enl: Minnesota, d. 13-Nov-1942
Mother, Mrs. Mary McGovern, 5017 18th Ave. S, Minneapolis, Minnesota
MIA, later declared dead November 14, 1943; Third Savo, November 12-15, 1942, November 13, 1942
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USS BARTON (DD-599)
The destroyer Barton of the United States Navy took part in the first phase of the battle of Guadalcanal, fought off that island on the night of November 12-13th, 1942. The Japanese were encountered in the Lengo Channel shortly before midnight and were engaged at close range. Early in the action the Barton was torpedoed and sunk.
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Earl James McGovern
in the U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940
Detail Source
Name: Earl James McGovern
Record Type: Military Service
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1913
Residence Place: Minneapolis, Minn
Death Date: 15 Nov 1942
1930 Census
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
James Mcgovern 42 Head
Mary Mcgovern 34 Wife
Earl J Mcgovern 16 Son
Muster Record
Name: Earl James McGovern
Ship, Station or Activity: Barton
Ship Number or Designation: DD-599
Muster Date: 30 Jun 1942
Mother, Mrs. Mary McGovern, 5017 18th Ave. S, Minneapolis, Minnesota
MIA, later declared dead November 14, 1943; Third Savo, November 12-15, 1942, November 13, 1942
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USS BARTON (DD-599)
The destroyer Barton of the United States Navy took part in the first phase of the battle of Guadalcanal, fought off that island on the night of November 12-13th, 1942. The Japanese were encountered in the Lengo Channel shortly before midnight and were engaged at close range. Early in the action the Barton was torpedoed and sunk.
wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?135123
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Suggested edit kindly provided by Contributor 48847326 :
Earl James McGovern
in the U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940
Detail Source
Name: Earl James McGovern
Record Type: Military Service
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1913
Residence Place: Minneapolis, Minn
Death Date: 15 Nov 1942
1930 Census
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
James Mcgovern 42 Head
Mary Mcgovern 34 Wife
Earl J Mcgovern 16 Son
Muster Record
Name: Earl James McGovern
Ship, Station or Activity: Barton
Ship Number or Designation: DD-599
Muster Date: 30 Jun 1942
MCGOVERN, Earl J, Machinist's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy, USS Barton (DD-599), Service# 3285256, Enl: Minnesota, d. 13-Nov-1942
Mother, Mrs. Mary McGovern, 5017 18th Ave. S, Minneapolis, Minnesota
MIA, later declared dead November 14, 1943; Third Savo, November 12-15, 1942, November 13, 1942
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USS BARTON (DD-599)
The destroyer Barton of the United States Navy took part in the first phase of the battle of Guadalcanal, fought off that island on the night of November 12-13th, 1942. The Japanese were encountered in the Lengo Channel shortly before midnight and were engaged at close range. Early in the action the Barton was torpedoed and sunk.
wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?135123
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Suggested edit kindly provided by Contributor 48847326 :
Earl James McGovern
in the U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940
Detail Source
Name: Earl James McGovern
Record Type: Military Service
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1913
Residence Place: Minneapolis, Minn
Death Date: 15 Nov 1942
1930 Census
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
James Mcgovern 42 Head
Mary Mcgovern 34 Wife
Earl J Mcgovern 16 Son
Muster Record
Name: Earl James McGovern
Ship, Station or Activity: Barton
Ship Number or Designation: DD-599
Muster Date: 30 Jun 1942
Mother, Mrs. Mary McGovern, 5017 18th Ave. S, Minneapolis, Minnesota
MIA, later declared dead November 14, 1943; Third Savo, November 12-15, 1942, November 13, 1942
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USS BARTON (DD-599)
The destroyer Barton of the United States Navy took part in the first phase of the battle of Guadalcanal, fought off that island on the night of November 12-13th, 1942. The Japanese were encountered in the Lengo Channel shortly before midnight and were engaged at close range. Early in the action the Barton was torpedoed and sunk.
wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?135123
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Suggested edit kindly provided by Contributor 48847326 :
Earl James McGovern
in the U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940
Detail Source
Name: Earl James McGovern
Record Type: Military Service
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1913
Residence Place: Minneapolis, Minn
Death Date: 15 Nov 1942
1930 Census
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
James Mcgovern 42 Head
Mary Mcgovern 34 Wife
Earl J Mcgovern 16 Son
Muster Record
Name: Earl James McGovern
Ship, Station or Activity: Barton
Ship Number or Designation: DD-599
Muster Date: 30 Jun 1942
Inscription
MC GOVERN EARL JAMES - MACHINIST'S MATE 2C - USN - MINNESOTA
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