Emmons Family Meets Virtually in 2021

Our 2021 virtual reunion is in the books. Visit our Reunions Page to read all about it and see the videos presented to the group.

Jan 17, 2021

New Survivor Reports Edition Is Hot Item!!

The USS Emmons: Eyewitness Accounts from Survivors of the Battle of Okinawa. Over 150 sold in first 4 months! Have you ordered your copy...

Nov 12, 2020

Shipmate Gilligan Discusses the Okinawa Attack

Kathleen Sibelius, former Governor of Kansas, interviews her father, Emmons shipmate and former Governor of Ohio John Gilligan, as they...

The USS Emmons Association works to preserve the memory of USS Emmons, DD457/DMS22, a World War II Navy destroyer, and honor the memory of the shipmates who perished in her sinking on April 6, 1945. The Association also maintains and facilitates contact and relationships among former crew members of the USS Emmons, their families and friends.