The USS MacKenzie (DD-614) was a Benson-class destroyer laid down on May 29, 1941, and launched on June 27, the following year. It was commissioned on November 21, 1942, under Comdr. D. B. Miller’s command with the hull number DD-614 and served in the US Navy for 4 years until it was decommissioned on February 4, 1946. During its activity, the ship carried a complement of 259 people on board and had its main missions in Panama Canal, Maine, the Mediterranean, Scoglitti, Swansea, Naples, and Genoa. After the decommissioning, the ship was struck from the Navy List on July 1, 1971, and sold for scrapping in 1974. For the services brought to the country during World War II, the USS MacKenzie received 4 battle stars. Those who served or worked on the USS MacKenzie (DD-614) are at risk of developing lung cancer or another life-threatening disease as a result of asbestos exposure. Specifically, asbestos on the USS MacKenzie (DD-614) was used for its fireproofing properties as well as its resistance to corrosion, heat, and water. The veterans exposed to asbestos on the USS MacKenzie (DD-614) should monitor their health carefully.
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