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USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1960.01.01 to 1960.11.21

This document is a chronologically ordered set of historical research notes for the period January 1, 1960 to November 21, 1960.

View and download the 64 page document here: USS Calvert – Historical Research Notes – 1960.01.01 to 1960.11.21 (the document will open in a new tab).

Chronological highlights for this period include:

  • San Diego, North Pier – January 1 to January 4
  • Underway to San Francisco – January 4 – 7
  • Overhaul and dry docking, Hunter’s Point, U.S. Naval Shipyard, San Francisco – January 7 to March 11
  • Underway to San Diego – March 11 to March 13
  • U.S. Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego – March 14 to 27
  • San Diego and Coronado Roads area for exercises – March 28 to March 31
  • USS Calvert designated Flagship, Commander Amphibious Squadron Five – April 1
  • Periods of fleet refresher training, San Diego area – April 1 to June 30
  • Training exercises, San Diego, Coronado Roads, and Camp Pendleton areas – July 1 to August 26
    • Change of Command: Captain Collum relieves Captain Kaufman
  • U.S. Naval Station, San Diego – August 27 to September 18
  • Exercises, Port Hueneme and San Clemente Island, California – September 19 to October 18
  • U.S. Naval Station, San Diego to prepare for Far East Cruise – October 19 to November 21

Additional documents covering other periods of WWII are available here: https://www.usscalvert.com/history/1960s-vietnam-war/

Thank you for visiting the website and anything you are wiling or able to share regarding the history of the USS Calvert. Please contact me with questions, additions, or corrections.

Document version history and notes:

  • First version: v2024.04.27
  • Second version: v2024.12.07 – Updated charts.

USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1944.12.10 to 1945.02.09

This document contains research notes and historical content for the period December 10, 1944 to February 9, 1945.

View and download the 46 page document here: USS Calvert – Historical Research Notes – 1944.12.10 to 1945.02.09 (the document will open in a new tab)

During this period the Calvert and crew participated in 2 amphibious landing operations in the Philippines operating area:

  • Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippines, January 9, 1945 – Amphibious assault landing.
  • Mindoro, Philippines, February 9, 1945 – Amphibious assault landing.

Additional documents covering other periods of WWII are available here: https://www.usscalvert.com/history/apa32-1942-1947/

Thank you for visiting the website and anything you are wiling or able to share regarding the history of the USS Calvert. Please contact me with questions, additions, or corrections.

Document version history and notes:

  • Updated several details for January 1945: v2024.03.02
  • First published: v2024.02.24

USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1944.05.01 to 1944.08.21

This document contains research notes and historical content for the period May 1, 1944 to August 21, 1944.

View and download the 71 page document here: USS Calvert – Historical Research Notes – 1944.05.01 to 1944.08.21 (the document will open in a new tab)

During this period, the USS Calvert and crew:

  • May: Amphibious training exercises in Maui and preparation for the Invasion of Saipan.
  • June: Invasion of Saipan.
  • July: Invasion of Tinian.
  • August: Return to Pearl Harbor.

Additional documents covering other periods of WWII are available here: https://www.usscalvert.com/history/apa32-1942-1947/

Thank you for visiting the website and anything you are wiling or able to share regarding the history of the USS Calvert. Please contact me with questions, additions, or corrections.

Document version history and notes:

  • v2024.06.23: Added minor details to the document.
  • v2024.02.18: Revised by removing details for the period August 21, 1944 to September 30, 1944 and combining those details in a new document covering the period August 21, 1944 to December 10, 1944.
  • v2023.09.23: First published.

2023 Reunion – October 5-8, Clifton Park (Saratoga), NY

Updated 8/25/2023, including event details and reservation form.

The Sira family will host the 2023 USS Calvert reunion October 5th – 8th at the Courtyard Albany Clifton Park Hotel in Clifton Park, NY, a suburb north of Albany, NY.

This is a peak time to see the fall foliage colors to tour the Saratoga Springs area and the reunion agenda includes tours of historical, military, and recreational sites. Also planned are special and unique meals, for registered attendees.   

Reunion agenda and registration details:

Additional notes:

  • Air travelers can fly into the Albany Airport (ALB).
  • Hotel accommodations: Please note that the sofa in the King Room is a sofa bed, so the room will accommodate three persons. A complimentary breakfast is provided registered guests at the hotel and is included in the room rate of $149 per night.

On behalf of the Calvert Associates, please consider attending the 2023 USS Calvert Reunion in New York.