USS Cony (DD-508)

USS Cony (DD-508) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Solomon Islands campaign, the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, and the invasion of Okinawa. USS Cony earned 12 battle stars for her wartime service, reflecting her significant contributions to naval engagements and shore bombardments. After the war, she continued in service until 1960, when she was decommissioned and later transferred to the Peruvian Navy.