Beaufort’s Dennis Duren, 78, joined the United States Navy in Charleston in 1963. After Boot Camp at Great Lakes, Ill., and San Diego, he trained as an Electrician’s Mate and at the Submarine School in Groton, Conn. He first served aboard USS Sirago (SS-485) out of Norfolk making deployments to the Mediterranean and Caribbean. After more advanced training he then served aboard USS Trout (SS-566) based in Charleston. He made more overseas deployments aboard the Trout. He then served at the Naval Weapons Station Goose Creek for two years before transferring to the Naval Reserve so that he could attend The Citadel under the GI Bill, graduating in 1974. He then began a career in construction and real estate development.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
