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USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO-206))
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Harvey Milk (May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978) was an American politician and the first openly gay elected official in the history of California, where he was
elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
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A photo illustration announcing that Military Sealift Command fleet oiler, T-AO 206, will be named
USNS Harvey Milk.
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Christening and launching of Military Sealift Command fleet oiler, Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) at General Dynamics NASSCO,
San Diego, CA., 6 November 2021.
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Harvey Milk (T-AO 206)"s sponsor MS. Paula Neira christens the ship during launching ceremonies, 6 November 2021 at General
Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, CA.
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Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) underway during builders trials in May 2023.
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Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) underway in San Francisco Bay, CA., during a namesake visit to San Francisco, 28 March 2024.
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Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) arriving at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. Tuesday, 16 April 2024. |
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USNS Oscar V. Peterson (T-AO-206)
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Chief Watertender Oscar Verner Peterson (27 August 1899 - 13 May 1942) was a U.S. Navy sailor who was posthumously awarded the U.S. military's highest
award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroic actions during the Battle of the Coral Sea in World War II.
Oscar Verner Peterson was born on 27 August 1899 in Prentice, WI, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 8 December 1920. After his initial training, he spent his entire Navy career of over
twenty years on sea duty aboard various ships. He and his wife, Lola, had two sons, Fred and Donald.
By the time the United States had entered into World War II, Peterson had achieved the rank of Chief Watertender. He was assigned to the USS Neosho, an oiler ship operating in the
Pacific Theater.
On 7 May 1942 during the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Neosho was heavily damaged by Japanese dive bombers. In one bombing raid, Peterson and members of the repair party he led were
severely wounded. Despite his injuries, he managed to close four bulkhead steam line valves, but suffered third-degree burns to his face, shoulders, arms and hands in the process.
By shutting the valves, Peterson isolated the steam to the engine room and helped keep the ship operational. The Neosho eventually sank on 11 May and the surviving crewmen were picked
up by another ship. Peterson died of his burn injuries on 13 May. For his actions during the battle, Peterson was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor Citation
Citation: For extraordinary courage and conspicuous heroism above and beyond the call of duty while in charge of a repair party during an attack on the USS Neosho by enemy Japanese
aerial forces on 7 May 1942. Lacking assistance because of injuries to the other members of his repair party and severely wounded himself, Peterson, with no concern for his own life,
closed the bulkhead stop valves and in so doing received additional burns which resulted in his death. His spirit of self-sacrifice and loyalty, characteristic of a fine seaman, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
USS Peterson (DE 152) (1943-1965) was the first ship named in his honor.
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