USS WREN DD-568

• Named After: USS WREN (DD-568) was named in honor of Master Commandant Jacob Wren, a naval officer who served during the War of 1812. • Fletcher-class Destroyer: WREN belonged to the legendary Fletcher-class, the largest and one of the most successful destroyer classes built by the United States during World War II. • Commissioning: She was launched on 29 March 1942 by the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation and commissioned on 20 May 1944. • WWII Pacific Service: USS WREN saw extensive action in the Pacific Theater, providing escort and fire support during major campaigns, including the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa operations. • Kamikaze Attack: On 16 June 1945, WREN was struck by a kamikaze aircraft off Okinawa, resulting in damage and casualties, but her crew's quick response saved the ship. • Post-War Decommissioning: After WWII, WREN was decommissioned in May 1946 and placed in reserve at San Diego, reflecting the rapid postwar drawdown of the US fleet. • Korean War Reactivation: The outbreak of the Korean War led to WREN's recommissioning in February 1951, where she served in anti-submarine and escort roles. • Far East Deployments: During the 1950s, WREN made multiple deployments to the Western Pacific as part of the US Seventh Fleet, participating in patrols and exercises during the Cold War. • Decommissioning and Fate: WREN was finally decommissioned on 19 May 1963 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1971, later being sold for scrap. • Battle Stars: Over her service life, USS WREN earned 4 battle stars for World War II service and 2 battle stars for Korean War service, reflecting her significant contributions.