USS Brownson DD868

USS Brownson (DD-868) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era, participating in numerous fleet exercises, NATO operations, and Mediterranean deployments. Brownson saw action during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening for carrier task forces. After a distinguished service career spanning over two decades, USS Brownson was decommissioned in 1976 and subsequently sold for scrap.