Peter K Hsu

  • The USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), the first of the Arleigh Burke Flight 2A Aegis destroyers and the 17th Bath Iron Works-built, was commissioned in Norfolk Naval Station on Saturday August 19, 2000. Ship sponsor Dianne Reason, wife of retired admiral Paul Reason, brought the ship to life. Retired Rear Admiral Wayne E.

    Meyer, father of Aegis, conducted the tradition of the passing of the Long glass to the first officer of the watch.

    The Flight 2A is a variant of the Burke class. It has full-up helo facilities, carrying up to two SH-60B Seahawk helicopters. The destroyer's first commanding officer is Commander Paul C. Smith USN and Executive officer Lieutenant Commander Thomas F. Schwarz USN. This magnificent ship, the 56th Aegis combatant, is named to honor marine Private First Class Oscar Palmer Austin.

    Private first Class Austin was killed near Da Nang, South Vietnam on February 23, 1969, when he sacrificed his own life to save an injured companion. His act has been recognized with medals and decorations, which include the Purple Heart, the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Congressional Medal of Honor.

    Oscar Austin was born January 15,1948 in Nacogdoches, Texas and was raised in Phoenix, Ariz., where he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in April of 1968. Six months later, he was promoted to Private First Class and was transferred to the Republic of Vietnam where he served as Ammunitions Officer with Company "E", Second Battalion, Seventh Marine, First Marine Division (Rein), FMF.

    During the early morning hours on February 23, Pfc. Austin's observation post was subjected to a fierce ground attack by a large North Vietnamese Army force using a heavy volume of hand-grenades, satchel charges and small arms fire.

    Observing that one of his wounded companions had fallen unconscious in a position dangerously exposed to hostile fire, Pfc. Austin unhesitatingly left the security of his fighting hole, and with complete disregard for his own safety, raced across the fire-swept terrain to assist the marine to a covered location. As he neared the casualty, he observed an enemy grenade land nearby and leaped between the injured marine and the lethal object, absorbing the effects of its detonation.

    Ignoring his own painful injuries, he turned to examine the wounded man and saw a North Vietnamese Army soldier aiming a weapon at his unconscious companion. With full knowledge of the probable consequences, Pfc. Austin threw himself between the casualty and the hostile soldier. In doing so, he was mortally wounded.

    Marine Artist and forensic author Peter K. Hsu created this special drawing, commemorating Marine Private First Class Oscar Austin, Medal of Honor recipient.

    Well wishes to the men and women of the USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) — Fair Winds and following seas.

  • forensic engineering analysis technology, the results of an analysis on a single photograph taken during the 1941 attack will change that view. — by Peter K. Hsu The Setting In the early pre-dawn hours of December 7, 1941, five Japanese Type-A midget submarines quietly launched from the various

  • words "Minsi III" and 34 Japanese flags. An episode from "The Twilight Zone" perhaps? No, simply the latest pencil drawing by naval architect and artist Peter K. Hsu. — by LCDR Irene Smith, USNR Program Executive Office, Theater Surface Combatants public affairs A marine engineer and self-taught artist

  • ideology of the time, it could have self destructed in deep water in order to keep the secret weapon from falling into enemy hands. About the Author Peter K. Hsu is a Technical Director in the Ship System Group of Anteon, and a member of the Marine Forensic Panel (SD-7) of the Society of Naval Architects

  • MR Apr-00#20 will change that view. — by Peter K. Hsu The Setting In)
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    engineering analysis technology, the results of an analysis on a single photo- graph taken during the 1941 attack will change that view. — by Peter K. Hsu The Setting In the early pre-dawn hours of Decem- ber 7, 1941, five Japanese Type-A midget submarines quietly launched from the various

  • MR Apr-00#2 attack on Pearl Harbor. — by Peter K. Hsu Offshore Report)
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    Pictures Using advanced photo analysis techniques, a team of researchers has found startling new evidence regard- ing the attack on Pearl Harbor. — by Peter K. Hsu Offshore Report 32 The Offshore Rebound is at Hand Despite rising oil prices, offshore industry play- ers continue to ponder when the

  • MR Sep-00#48 Artist and forensic author Peter K. Hsu created this special)
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    , Pfc. Austin threw himself between the casualty and the hostile soldier. In doing so, he was mortal- ly wounded. Marine Artist and forensic author Peter K. Hsu created this special drawing, com- memorating Marine Private First Class Oscar Austin, Medal of Honor recipient. Well wishes to the men and

  • MR Sep-00#46 Artist and forensic author Peter K. Hsu created this special)
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    , Pfc. Austin threw himself between the casualty and the hostile soldier. In doing so, he was mortal- ly wounded. Marine Artist and forensic author Peter K. Hsu created this special drawing, com- memorating Marine Private First Class Oscar Austin, Medal of Honor recipient. Well wishes to the men and

  • MR May-03#8 , 2003. (Drawing courtesy ot Peter K. Hsu) 510-ft. (155)
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    , Fla. The Guided missile destroyer Mason, built by Bath Iron Works, was commissioned at Port Canaveral, Fla. on April 12, 2003. (Drawing courtesy ot Peter K. Hsu) 510-ft. (155.4-m) vessel will be homeported in Norfolk, Va., with a crew of 365 officers. Enlisted per- sonnel Cmdr. David Gale of Lebanon

  • MR Oct-03#64 August 9, 2003. Drawings by Peter K. Hsu, Anteon Corporation))
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    development. Pictured are USS Mustin (DDG 89), commis- sioned July 26, 2003 and Momsen (DDG 92), which was christened August 9, 2003. Drawings by Peter K. Hsu, Anteon Corporation) •"""•-ja m fc r - y<< tr:- .y * , 62

  • MR Apr-12#27 TURNS 100 TITANIC BREAKS UP Peter K. HsuPeter K. Hsu excels)
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    April 2012www.marinelink.com 27TITANIC TURNS 100 TITANIC BREAKS UP Peter K. HsuPeter K. Hsu excels in two worlds: the realm of fine art and the intricacy of design engineering and foren- sics analysis. Peter is noted for his stunning work forthe U.S. Navy in producing art for the commissioning of new ships

  • MT Apr-12#64 and marine forensics expert, Peter K. Hsu, presenting his)
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    casualty. On the 100th anniversary of this historic wreck, MTR is pleased to present the drawing of a noted naval architect and marine forensics expert, Peter K. Hsu, presenting his version of the ill-fated ships final break-up and sinking. (Image courtesy of Peter Hsu)

  • MR May-06#19 May 2006 19 By Peter K. Hsu, Anteon Corp. On April 14)
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    May 2006 19 By Peter K. Hsu, Anteon Corp. On April 14, the former USS Sigsbee (DD 502) crew, their families and friends pause to remember that day 61 years ago when Sigsbee was engaged in battle in the South Pacific during WW II. On that date in 1945, Sigsbee, was on radar picket duty off Okinawa