USS Coolbaugh (DE-217)

USS Coolbaugh (DE-217), a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Lieutenant (junior grade) Walter W. Coolbaugh (1914-1942), who was killed in an aircraft accident on 19 December 1942. He was a recipient of the Navy Cross. Coolbaugh was launched 29 May 1943 by Philadelphia Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. A. Coolbaugh; and commissioned 15 October 1943, Lieutenant Commander L. S. Kintberger in command.

USS Coolbaugh (DE-217)

USS Coolbaugh (DE-217), a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Lieutenant (junior grade) Walter W. Coolbaugh (1914-1942), who was killed in an aircraft accident on 19 December 1942. He was a recipient of the Navy Cross. Coolbaugh was launched 29 May 1943 by Philadelphia Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. A. Coolbaugh; and commissioned 15 October 1943, Lieutenant Commander L. S. Kintberger in command.