John Michael Bermingham
From The Dreadnought Project
Lieutenant Commander John Michael Bermingham, (5 July, 1905 – 19 February, 1942) served in the United States Navy.
Life & Career
Bermingham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander on 6 January, 1942.
Bermingham would be killed when his command, the destroyer Peary was bombed and sunk in early 1942. A destroyer escort would be named for him the following year.
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| Preceded by Harry H. Keith |
Captain of U.S.S. Peary 10 Dec, 1941 – 19 Feb, 1942 |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
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