USS Claxton

USS Claxton

Two United States Navy destroyers have been named in honor of Thomas Claxton.

* The first USS|Claxton|DD-140 was originally commissioned in 1918, and ultimately saw service as HMS "Salisbury" (I52).

* The second USS|Claxton|DD-571 served during World War II.

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