USS Lloyd Thomas (DD-764)

USS **Lloyd Thomas (DD-764)** was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1947. Named in honor of Ensign Lloyd Thomas, a Navy Cross recipient killed during the Battle of Midway, she served extensively during the Cold War era. The vessel participated in a variety of operations, including North Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, and provided escort duties for aircraft carriers. Lloyd Thomas was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy in 1972, where she served as **ROCS Dang Yang (DD-911)** until her decommissioning.