U.S.S. Ernest G. Small Association

Dedicated to the fighting ship, USS Ernest G. Small,
and the men who served aboard her.
Our website is designed to serve as a central web location for the USS Ernest G. Small Association. We offer forums and other tools for locating and chatting with old shipmates, publish the official Ship's History through the conflicts in both Korea and Vietnam (as well as her significant peacetime operations).

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Col. Robert L. Howard

July 11, 1939 - Dec. 23, 2009

Col. Robert L. Howard, one of the Vietnam War’s most highly decorated servicemen, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing fellow Green Berets while wounded and under enemy fire, died December 23, 2009. He was 70.

In five tours of duty in Vietnam, Colonel Howard also received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army’s second-highest award for valor, the Silver Star and eight Purple Hearts.

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"To educate and inspire old shipmates and newcomers regarding the history of the U.S.S. Ernest G. Small and her crews. We will keep our members posted regarding annual reunions and other events. We solicit your stories about memorable events and shipmates during your tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Ernest G. Small (DDR-838)."

Our recent organization change to "USS ERNEST G. SMALL ASSOCIATION" adds to the mission. Now, in addition to bringing you news, history and entertainment in via the internet, we will also publish the quarterly newsletter "Small Talk" and facilitate all future, annual Shipmate Reunions.

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