USS Waller DD466

USS Waller (DD-466) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in October 1942. She saw extensive action during World War II, participating in major Pacific campaigns including the Solomon Islands, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the Leyte Gulf operations. USS Waller earned 12 battle stars for her valiant service, providing escort, anti-aircraft defense, and shore bombardment. After the war, she continued serving until her decommissioning in 1968, marking over two decades of distinguished service.