USS Barton

Last updated December 31, 2021

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named Barton in honor of Rear Admiral John Kennedy Barton.

USS Barton (DD-599), was a Benson-class destroyer launched in 1942 that was sunk by enemy action on 13 November 1942.
USS Barton (DD-722), was a Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer launched in 1943 that served until 1968.

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USS Barton (DD-599) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the first ship named for Admiral John Kennedy Barton.

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