USS Upshur

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|3, was a "Wickes"-class destroyer, launched in 1918 and struck in 1945 was named for Rear Admiral John Henry Upshur. [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/u1/upshur-i.htm]
* The second, USS|Upshur|T-AP-198|3, was a "Barrett"-class troop ship named for Major General William P. Upshur, USMC. [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/u1/upshur-ii.htm]


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