USS John Hood (DD-655) [SEP] vessel class
USS John Hood (DD-655)
USS "John Hood" (DD-655) was a "Fletcher"-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral John Hood (1859–1919).
"John Hood" was laid down 12 October 1942 by Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., Chickasaw, Ala.; launched 25 October 1943, sponsored by Miss Amelia O'Neal; and commissioned 7 June 1944, Commander Thomas J. Thornhill in command.
World War II.
After shakedown in the Caribbean, the new destroyer departed for the Pacific
(LST-848)
1605. USS "Jesse Rutherford" (DE-347)
1606. USS "John A. Bole" (DD-755)
1607. USS "John C. Butler" (DE-339)
1608. USS "John D. Edwards" (DD-216)
1609. USS "John D. Ford" (DD-228)
1610. USS "John D. Henley" (DD-553)
1611. USS "John Hood" (DD-655)
1612. USS "John J. Powers" (DE-528)
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