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: A central "feature" of the ship's history is its final stand on April 2, 1945, near Okinawa. It was struck by a kamikaze aircraft that caused devastating fires and casualties, eventually leading to the ship being scuttled by U.S. forces. Alternative Possibility: JS Sawagiri (DD-157)

: In 1943, DD-157 was converted into a high-speed transport vessel (reclassified as APD-21 ) to support amphibious operations. DD-157.mp4

* USS Dickerson on Wikipedia. * USS Dickerson (APD-21) on Navsource. * USS Dickerson (DD-157) on Navsource. Internet Archive : A central "feature" of the ship's history

: The ship provided critical support during the invasion of Iwo Jima. DD-157.mp4