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Created: 25 July 2023

Well, it has begun. I started the weekend of 6/10/2023 to upgrade the site. This is a pretty major upgrade.The Content Management System (CMS) I use to run the site is ending support on version 3 this August so I have put this off as long as I could! The good news is I have finished migrating the site onto version 4. The not so good news is I am still chasing bugs and broken links. The original software I used to serve up the listing of Sailors had to be changed, which is no small task. I have left the old listing in place for now but am working on a major improvement which will include not only every sailor who served aboard the USS Caperton, but also the page(s) of the muster roll that list the sailor. I am nearly finished with the muster rolls for 1943 and am already at nearly 400 names of men that served aboard her! While I don't have a timeline for completion, as soon as I finish 1943 I will implement the new listing. So check this blog regularly for the announcement!

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Created: 31 December 2020

Well following an major update to the code that runs the USS Caperton Website, I succeeded in breaking the database that lists the sailors who have served aboard the ship, along with several other things! I have now restored access to the listing and hope to add to the listing soon. Still to repair is the AG Jackson Diary. I have been working to repair other issues as well so there may be a few things that come and go over the next few weeks. Thanks for your patience!!!!

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Created: 20 December 2020

The Website started by Earl Hawkins has once again taken its rightfull place on the World Wide Web. for the past few years the site has been hosted on whats called a subdomain of USSCaperton.info I now have the actual website address back up and running. It is an exact duplicate of the original site and while you can no longer add to the guestbook everything is still readable.

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Created: 19 November 2012

I have added the AG Jackson WWI Diary back to the stories section. You will notice it is now in a little different format. I am using software that gives it more of a book like feel to it with the pages flipping like a Kindle or iPad. To turn the pages you just need to move the mouse to the upper or lower outer corner of the page, and once the page begins to peel back just click the mouse and the page will turn. I hope you like the new look!

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Created: 22 June 2011

A reprint of the 1943 Organization and Ships Orders is now available as a softcover book. This Book is actually comprised of two separate documents: The Organization Book; and the Ship's Order's. Combined they represent nearly 200 pages of insight into the daily life aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Caperton.

The Organization and Readiness, Administrative Organization which includes Officer and Enlisted assignments, Watches, Mess, Berthing, Cleaning and Fueling; Emergency contingencies such as Fire, Collision, Man Overboard, Scuttling the ship, and Abandon Ship.

The Ship's Orders section contains 54 Orders which instruct on how to deal with everthing from tobacco ashes and butts, to handling of Secret and Confidential mail! Click on the Ships Orders - Reprint link on the menu for additional order information.

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Created: 19 March 2011

I have now obtained the first two months of War Diaries for the USS Caperton! it consists of July (July 30th and 31st) and all of August 1943. And I can already tell you that I recognize some of the names found in those two months! I will begin extracting them and adding them to the website over the next few weeks. CLick on the War Diaries Link on the main menu and you will see a listing below by Month and Year of the Diaries.

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Created: 11 April 2010

I have finished uploading a Diary that was written by WWII Sailor Arthur G. Jackson. This diary was donated to usscaperton.info by his son who would love to hear from sailors that served with his father. If you send me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I will forward your email on to him. This diary can be found listed under the "Stories" link on the main menu. I have also added a link to a video that shows the Japanese Surrender on the USS Missouri. Special thanks to Sailor Earl Hawkins for bringing this video to my attention.

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Created: 07 April 2010

I have been asked periodically about information on the "Ships logs" for the USS Caperton. I did some digging into this and found that the logs are available to the public, and if you want to obtain copies of these logs for WWII the photocopy price is just under $1500. While I am not able to pay for this on my own, if there are others interested in helping out, I would be glad to add them to the website. I have added a link with far more information on it. look for USS Caperton Project in the menu.

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Created: 10 February 2008

I have finally begun updating the Reunion Pages. When you click on Reunion in the menu you will be taken to a listing of reunions. To the left of each reunion is a view link. When you click on view you will go to a summary of that Reunion. If there is nothing on the page and you were there, then send me your thoughts on that reunion. Heck, even if there is already something there send me your thoughts anyway! For photos of the reunions head over to the photo gallery.

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Created: 31 May 2008

I have entered the dates, places and hosts for the Reunions. It is now up to you sailors to send me information on what you did what you enjoyed and any stories you want added to the reunion pages. email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.