USS Walker

Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Walker, in honor of Admiral John Grimes Walker (1835–1907), who served during the American Civil War.

The first, USS Walker (DD-163), was a Wickes-class destroyer, launched in 1918 and struck in 1942.
The second, USS Walker (DD-517), was a Fletcher-class destroyer, launched in 1943 and struck in 1969. Sold to the Italian Navy, she was renamed Fante (D-516), and served until 1977.

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