>From the “Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships,” 

(1959) Vol. 1 A-B, p.82.





BADOENG STRAIT



CVE-116

Displacement:  10,330 t.

Length:  557’1”

Extreme Width:  105’2”

Draft:  30’8”

Speed:  19.1 k.

Complement:  1,072

Armament:  2 5”

Class:  COMMENCEMENT BAY



	SAN ALBERTO BAY was renamed BADOENG STRAIT 6 November 

1943, launched 15 February 1945 by Todd-Pacific Shipyards, 

Inc., Tacoma, Wash.; sponsored by Mrs. T. H. Binford, wife 

of Captain Binford; commissioned 14 November 1945, Captain 

R. H Turner in command, and reported to the Pacific Fleet.



	BADOENG STRAIT operated out of San Diego until March 

1946, when she made a cruise to the Hawaiian Islands.  On 20 

April 1946, she was placed out of commission.  The ship was 

recommissioned 6 January 1947.



	Between February 1947 and June 1950, BADOENG STRAIT 

operated in the Pacific, testing new anti-submarine warfare 

equipment, training her personnel, and participating in 

numerous anti-submarine warfare exercises.  At various 

intervals she served as flagship of Carrier Divisions 17 and 

15.



	From July 1950 until February 1953, BADOENG STRAIT 

completed three tours in Korea (29 July 1950-23 January 

1951, 2 October 1951-14 February 1952, and 6 October 1952-11 

February 1953), as a unit of TFs 95 and 77.  During these 

tours, she operated on anti-submarine warfare duty and as a 

part of the blockade-escort force.  Her aircraft provided 

invaluable close ground support during the early period of 

the action, particularly during the defense of the Pusan 

Perimeter (6 August-12 September 1950), Inchon landing (15 

September), and Hungnam evacuation (9-24 December 1950).



	Since 1953, the ship has undergone modernization (1 

April-15 March 1953); continued extensive experimental work 

in anti-submarine warfare with new naval aircraft and 

helicopters; participated in various Pacific Fleet training 

exercises; and carried out extensive exercises with Marine 

assault helicopters.  She has also completed another tour of 

the Far East and participated in Operation Redwing in the 

Pacific Proving Grounds during February-July 1956.



	On 14 January 1957, BADOENG STRAIT sailed for 

Bremerton, Wash., for inactivation.  She went out of 

commission, in reserve, 17 May 1957



	BADOENG STRAIT received the Navy Unit Commendation and 

six battle stars for her services during the Korean action.





Transcribed by Michael Hansen

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