USS Upshur

Two ships of the United States Navy have been assigned the name USS Upshur, in honor of individuals whose last name was Upshur.

The first, USS Upshur (DD-144), was a Wickes-class destroyer, launched in 1918 and struck in 1945 was named for Rear Admiral John Henry Upshur.
The second, USNS Upshur (T-AP-198), was a Barrett-class troop ship named for Major General William P. Upshur, USMC.^[1]

References[edit]

^ "Upshur". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command.

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[1] "Upshur". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command.

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