What naval destroyed is named after the first naval recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War II?
USS O'Hare (DD-889) USS "O'Hare" (DD/DDR-889) was a "Gearing"-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare, Medal of Honor recipient, who was shot down at Tarawa on 27 November 1943.
USS Hugh W. Hadley USS "Hugh W. Hadley" (DD-774) was an "Allen M. Sumner"-class destroyer which served in the United States Navy during World War II. It is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Hugh William Hadley, who lost his life during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.