USS Johnston

Two ships have been named USS Johnston in the United States Navy in honor of John Vincent Johnston.

USS Johnston (DD-557), was a Fletcher-class destroyer, which sank in the Battle off Samar in 1944
USS Johnston (DD-821), was a Gearing-class destroyer launched 10 October 1945 and transferred to Taiwan in 1980

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