Photographs by Dan Carney

These photographs were provided by Bill Carney, son of FC2 Dan Carney. Dan Carney and his crewmate Don Davis took these photographs during WWII.

The photographs show crewmembers and some of the damage caused by the Kamikaze attack of 02 April, 1945.

Dan Carney was a Fire Controlman on the stern, port 40 MM. He served on Telfair from new construction through the end of WWII. Dan passed away in 2002.

Front Row: 3rd from right- Dan Carney
Center Tow: 5th from right- Merrill Erickson
Back Row: 2nd from right- Don Davis

Aft Gun Crew

Front Row: Far right- Dan Carney FC2 (Dad)
Center- Merrill Erickson (I think)
Back Row: 2nd from left- Don Davis FC1

Port Bow bulwark showing damage from attack.

Forward Gun Platform damage.

Looking forward at the bow gun platform damage.

Foremast and rigging damage.

Foremast damage.

Foremast and Kingpost damage.

Dan Carney, far left.

Dan Carney.

Bill Carney can be reached by email at [abcarney@earthlink.net]

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