The USS Leahy ( DLG - 16 ) was named in his honor .
As Fleet Admiral , Leahy was the first U.S. naval officer ever to hold a five - star rank in the U.S. Armed Forces .
The USS Leahy ( DLG - 16 ) was named in Leahy 's honor .
As Fleet Admiral , Leahy was the first U.S. naval officer ever to hold a five - star rank in the U.S. Armed Forces .