USS John R. Craig DD885

USS John R. Craig (DD-885) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1945. Named in honor of Lieutenant Commander John R. Craig, the ship served in the closing months of World War II and participated in occupation duties in the Far East. During the Korean War, USS John R. Craig provided naval gunfire support, screened carrier task forces, and conducted patrols. The destroyer also served extensively during the Vietnam War, offering gunfire support and participating in various operations before being decommissioned in June 1979.