This document contains research notes and historical content for the period December 10, 1944 to February 9, 1945.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

• First published: v2024.02.24

This document contains research notes and historical content for the period May 1, 1944 to August 21, 1944.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

• v2023.09.23: First published.
• 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.

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:

• Reunion attendee and event reservation form, September 18 deadline: Download the event reservation form.
• Hotel reservation form/details, September 6 deadline: Download the hotel and reservation form

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.

This document contains research notes and historical content for the period January 1, 1944 to April 30, 1944.

View and download the 37 page document here: USS Calvert – Historical Research Notes – 1944.01.01 to 1944.04.30

During this period, the USS Calvert and crew:

• January: Sailed from San Diego to the Hawaiian Islands, then to Kwajalein Atoll for assault landings at Roi-Namur.
• February: Landed at Roi-Namur, and returned to the Hawaiian Islands
• March: Participated in a series of exercises in the Hawaiian Islands to prepare for the invasion of Saipan and Tinian.
• April: Underwent an overhaul in Pearl Harbor while the crew underwent training and enjoyed extended periods of liberty.

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: