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 San Francisco (CA-38) USS "San Francisco" (CA-38), a "New Orleans"-class cruiser , was the second ship of three of the United States Navy named after the city of San Francisco, California. Commissioned in 1934, she was one of the most decorated ships of World War II, earning 17 battle stars.