USS Valdez (FF-1096)

USS Valdez (FF-1096) Legacy

Final Disposition:Transferred to Taiwan Yi Yang (F 939) Valdez (DE-1096) was laid down on 30 June 1972 at Oswego, La., by the Avondale Shipyard; launched on 24 March 1973; sponsored by Mrs. Manuelita Valdez, the mother of Hospitalman Third Class Valdez; and commissioned on 27 July 1974 at Charleston, S.C., COMDr. Joe D. Peden in command.

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