Lt. Donald Fetterman – WWII & Korea

Lt. Donald Lehman Fetterman served aboard the USS Calvert during both WWII and Korea. During WWII he earned the Bronze Star as a result of his leadership as a landing wave boat group commander:

From page 11, History of the USS Calvert (APA32):

“In the name of the President of the United States, the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presented the Bronze Star Medal:

To: Lieutenant (jg) Donald Lehman Fetterman, USNR – 241 W. Oley St., Reading, Penna.

“Citation”: “For exceptionally meritorious service as a Wave Commander in the Landing Boat Group of an Assault Transport during the amphibious assaults upon Sicily; Makin Island; Kwajalein Atoll; Marshall Islands; and Saipan. Acting as Wave Commander in each of the assaults, he devoted himself untiringly and unselfishly to his duties in a manner which bore direct results in the consequent success of all operations. During the invasion of Makin Island, he led in the initial wave of LTVs with a skill and courage that accounted in a large measure for the satisfactory performance of the (at that time) new and relatively untried craft. Cool and resourceful when under fire, his outstanding service and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service.”

Lt. Fetterman died in 1964.

Appreciation to Mark Fetterman, Lt. Fetterman’s grandson, for identifying Lt. Fetterman in the following photographs:

 

 

5 thoughts on “Lt. Donald Fetterman – WWII & Korea”

  1. Kevin Rahn

    …Hello…my dad also served on the Calvert during WWII and Korea. His name was Robert Rahn ..and he was a radioman. Would love to hear if anyone remembers him and perhaps exchange some stories or info about his service.
    Thank you all for your service!
    Kevin Rahn

      1. Kevin Rahn

        Mr. Funck,
        Yes that’s my dad…my daughter Vicky told me she had sent a communication. Thank you so much for your reply. I’m sad that I didn’t learn more about dad’s service from him before his passing. We will continue researching to gather as much information we can.
        Thank you again ..and one day would like to attend one of your reunions.
        Kevin

        1. Kevin Rahn

          Mr Funck,
          I neglected to ask in previous message…if there were USS Calvert challenge coins for sale and how we could purchase a few.
          Thank you,
          Kevin

          1. admin Post author

            Hi Kevin, unfortunately we do not have Calvert challenge coins for sale. The set-up and minimum order size, and resulting per-piece cost, for decent quality coins was cost prohibitive the last time we checked.

            Regards,
            Chris

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