They were an evolution of the World War II destroyer escort types. Also joining the rescue were the US Navy destroyer escort . These lower requirements greatly reduce the size, cost, and crew required for the destroyer escort. Ocean escorts were an evolution of the World War II destroyer escort types. But finally, it was decided to change her classification to the ordinary destroyer escort. He began his active duty tour aboard the destroyer escort "USS Brackett". An American destroyer escort later arrived and sank her with depth charges. A Navy destroyer escort, , was named in his honor in 1944. Dedication occurred November 4, 1953, with the Navy destroyer escort participating. The force lost two escort carriers, two destroyers, a destroyer escort and several aircraft. Kamikazes damaged "Hornet"s sister , one battleship, a destroyer and a destroyer escort. This is the first Japanese destroyer escort class to carry ASROC anti-submarine missiles. The new ship is set to replace the "Asagiri"-class destroyer and "Abukuma"-class destroyer escort. The heavy cruiser was designated flagship for the blockade, with as "Newport News"s destroyer escort. The Centre Force sank one American escort carrier (CVE), two destroyers, and a destroyer escort.