The lead ship of the class was the USS Fletcher (DD-445). Her keel was laid on Oct. 2, 1941, she was launched on May 3, 1942, a launch sponsored by Mrs. F. F. Fletcher, widow of Rear Adm.

Today, we’re looking at the most decorated battleships of WW2. World War II was one of ... Entering service in 1942, the USS Fletcher provided exceptional service to the U.S. Navy during WWII.

USS Fletcher, which entered service ... The USS O’Bannon (DD-450), a destroyer, played a vital role in World War II as one of the most decorated ships in the war. It joined the battle for ...

There were no easy fights in the Pacific, and today we’re looking at America’s most decorated ship during WW2. USS Fletcher ... The destroyer USS Nicholas (DD-449) escorted troop and supply ...