Dear Bruce,

I am the 'unofficial' e-mail contact for inquiries regarding the Association of the USS Warrington (DD-383). This organization was formed in the late 1980's by some of the remaining survivors of the sinking of the Somers Class destroyer USS Warrington (DD-383) in September, 1944. The former commanding officer of the Warrington, CDR. Robert A. Dawes Jr., has written and published a book about the Warrington sinking entitled "The Dragon's Breath - Hurricane at Sea". The book was published in 1997 by Naval Institute Press, 2062 Generals Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. The book is now out of print, however used copies can be found through any online book search website. The Skipper (CDR. Dawes) was president of the Association up until his death in May, 2007. Inquiries about surviving shipmates or other DD-383 questions can be directed to me at: rjreynol@usgs.gov and I will attempt to answer their questions.

By the way, the book is very well done and is worth having, since it explains the whole sequence of events that led to the Warrington's sinking. I was a contributor to the book and my uncle, a SF1c, was one of those who perished during the sinking.

Thank you for posting this e-mail at your web site.

Regards,

Richard J. Reynolds
Association of the
USS Warrington (DD-383)