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 Jesse Rutherford USS "Jesse Rutherford" (DE-347) was a "John C. Butler"-class destroyer escort acquired by the United States Navy during World War II and named in honor of Private Jesse Rutherford, Jr., USMC. Her primary purpose was to escort and protect ships in convoys; other tasks assigned included patrol and radar picket. Post-war, she returned home with one battle star to her credit.