Shield. The black shield conveys two meanings. The first highlights Steward’s Mate Second Class Warren Deyampert’s intensive training in blackout conditions as required for volunteer rescue swimmers. The other illustrates Deyampert's contributions in rescuing survivors from the freezing Atlantic Ocean after the sinking of the SS DORCHESTER in February 1943. The disaster occurred in the middle of the night when an enemy torpedo struck the DORCHESTER and sunk her. The white cross portrays Deyampert as a symbol of light and hope against the dark abyss for the victims of the SS DORCHESTER. The gold medal superimposed on the shield combines two metals earned posthumously. The octagon-shaped medal and anchor represent the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, which commemorate Deyampert’s selfless actions when he helped rescue over 100 soldiers from the sea. The Purple Heart honors his life which tragically ended when the ship he served on, the USCGC ESCANABA (WPG-77), met the same fate several nights after the sinking of the SS DORCHESTER.
Crest. The black and gold lifebuoy with the polestar alludes to the shield of the USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC 907), named after the ship on which Deyampert served. The lifebuoy symbolizes Deyampert diving into the freezing Atlantic Ocean to save the lives of surviving victims. He and two other rescue swimmers played a vital role in future developments of efficient rescue methods.
Motto. The motto highlights Deyampert’s bravery and stamina despite risking his life in the icy waters. He placed the needs of his fellow crew members above his own and contributed to the rescue of 133 survivors while he remained in the frigid Atlantic Ocean for four hours. Furthermore, the motto was taken from the citation issued to Deyampert for the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
Seal. The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a circular white background, enclosed by a dark blue border edged on the outside with a gold rope, inscribed “USCGC WARREN DEYAMPERT” above and “WPC 1151” below, all gold¬.