Review: USS Van Valkenburgh- hero destroyer !
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2014
This fantastic read was the true story of a 17 year old boy joining the Navy during World War 2. Young Claud is stationed upon the destroyer USS Van Valkenburgh. The book accounts with great detail of the events over the period of time of December 19, 1943 when the Van Valkenburgh started off for war, and up to it's mothballing in April of 1946. The story is captivating with it's real life portrayal of the sailors on the ship and others along the way. I read it in just one sitting. Could not put it down. 5 stars out of 5. This is one book not to miss ! Please take the time and travel along with the crew of the USS Van Valkenburgh.