USS John D. Henley (DD-553) [SEP] vessel class
USS John D. Henley (DD-553)
USS "John D. Henley" (DD-553), a "Fletcher"-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Captain John D. Henley (1781–1835).
"John D. Henley" was laid down on 21 July 1941 by Gulf Shipbuilding Co., Chickasaw, Ala.; launched on 15 November 1942, sponsored by Miss Shelah Keith Kane, great-great-great-granddaughter of Captain Henley; and commissioned on 2 February 1944, Commander C. H. Smith in command
the United States Army.
Personal life Lecgacy.
The destroyer USS "John D. Henley" (DD-553) was named in his honor. See USS "Henley" for other ships named after John D. Henley and his brother, Robert Henley.
See also.
- USS "Henley"
- USS "John D. Henley" (DD-553)
References.
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