Donald Kirby Ross US Navy USS Nevada |
There have been a lot of wonderful articles written regarding Mr. Ross and his experiences at Pearl Harbor. Mrs. Helen Lou Ross has given us her permission to add the following links and information to our site. |
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This illustration appeared in the local newspapers at the time of Don Ross' death, May 27, 1992. Among other things, he was well-know for singing and leading, "God Bless America" --- Helen Ross (Mr. Ross' wife) |
Kitsap Navy Hero recalls his Hour (Sun Newspaper 12/07/1956) Pearl Harbor Hero Zesty Just Before 80th Birthday (Sun Newspaper 12/07/1990) Pearl Harbor Remembered - Donald Ross (Sun Newspaper 12/01/1991) Pearl Harbor Hero Honored by Friends (Sun Newspaper 06/03/1992) Warsip will be named for Hero of Pearl Harbor (Sun Newspaper 12/07/1992) Ross' Widow Christens Ship in His Honor (Sun Newspaper 04/21/1996) A New Destroyer named for Kitsap County World War II Hero Capt. Don Ross becomes part of the Navy fleet tonight (Sun Newspaper 06/28/1997) US Navy Online - Captain Donald Kirby Ross USS Ross (DDG-71) - Official Navy Site USS Ross (DDG-71) NOTE: Because of all the pictures available, this site takes a lot of time to open Salute to the USS Ross (DDG-71) Medal of Honor |
Information regarding Mr. Ross is also contained in Kent DeLong's book "War Heroes". |
