USS Epperson

Epperson conducted training along the east coast; on 10 December 1949 she arrived at Key West for intensive antisubmarine warfare exercises. On 22 August 1950 Epperson sailed for Pearl Harbor, her home port, arriving on 10 September. She operated in the Hawaiian Islands with her squadron and ships of other types, and on 7 November 1950 became flagship of Commander, Escort Division 12. Eppersons classification reverted to DD-719' on 30 June 1962. Epperson was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 30 January 1976. == Pakistan service ==

The ship was transferred to Pakistan on 29 April 1977, and served in the Pakistani Navy as 'PNS Taimur'''. The first commanding officer was Commander Syed Sajjad Haider. Under his command PNS Taimur'' was reconditioned at Naval Base San Diego and also underwent upgrading at Subic Bay Philippines. Taimur was decommissioned in 1999, and sunk as a target in March 2000. == Awards ==

Epperson received five battle stars for Korean War service. == References ==