HMS Byron K508 (DE 79)
Buckley Class
Named after Admiral J Byron of the Fame during the 7 years war.
- Laid Down
- 24th May 1943 at Bethlehem Steel Hingham MA
- Launched
- 14th August 1943
- Commissioned
- 30th October 1943
- Date returned to US Navy
- 24th November 1945
- Fate
- Sold for scrap 25th October 1947
- Commanding Officers
- Lt K C L Southcombe RN October 1943
Lt J Burfield RN February 1945.
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