Courtesy Story | Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet | 10.23.2020
A chance connection enabled Sailors aboard USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) to connect with naval history. William Stamey Peeler Sr., a former seaman 1st class, WWII veteran, and Purple Heart recipient served aboard DDG 60’s predecessor ship USS Paul Hamilton (DD 590). An acquaintance of an acquaintance contacted the ship on his behalf as the ship steamed through the Surigao Strait, where DD......
