USS Anthony

Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Anthony, in honor of Marine Sergeant Major William Anthony.

USS Anthony (DD-172), was a Wickes-class destroyer, launched in 1918 and struck in 1936.
USS Anthony (DD-266), was a Clemson-class destroyer laid down in 1918, but was renamed Greene (DD-266) three months prior to her launching.[1]
USS Anthony (DD-515), was a Fletcher-class destroyer, launched in 1942, loaned to West Germany in 1958, and struck in 1972.

Sources

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.

References

Anthony II (DD-515)

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