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Neighbors gather to honor late aircraft carrier commander
April 14, 2024
Gathered beside the aircraft carrier propeller in front of Meding’s Seafood are family members of the late Melvin Davidoff, commander of USS Shangri-La. Shown are (l-r) daughter Susan Gershowitz, and son and daughter-in-law Richard Davidoff and Susan Davidoff. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Tidewater Landing neighbors gather beside the Shangri-La aircraft carrier propeller in front of Meding’s Seafood.
A local landmark on southbound Route 1 near Milford, the huge ship’s propeller in front of Meding’s Seafood is one of four that drove the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La. From 1944-45, Melvin Davidoff served as a commander on the World War II vessel
Davidoff’s daughter Susan Gershowitz is now a resident of the Tidewater Landing community outside Lewes. When her brother and sister-in-law Richard Davidoff and Susan Davidoff were visiting, they joined a group of neighbors from the Tidewater Landing community to see the propeller and honor Davidoff’s memory and his service to the country. Richard brought a framed picture of the Shangri-La to show to the group.
