uss douglas a munro de-422

USS Douglas A. Munro (DE-422) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944, named in honor of Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro, a Medal of Honor recipient. During World War II, DE-422 served primarily in the Pacific Theater, escorting convoys, conducting anti-submarine patrols, and providing support during key operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the liberation of the Philippines. The ship earned several battle stars for her wartime service, reflecting her vital role in ensuring the safety of Allied naval and amphibious operations. Following the end of World War II, USS Douglas A. Munro was decommissioned in 1947 and eventually scrapped, but her legacy endures as a tribute to her namesake’s valor.