USS English (DD-696)

History of USS English (DD-696)

USS English (DD-696) was an Allen M. Sumner class destroyer Named for:Rear Admiral Robert Henry English (1888-1943) English (DD-696) was launched 27 February 1944 by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. Kearny N.J.; sponsored by Ensign Eloise W. English USNR(W) daughter of Rear Admiral English; and commissioned 4 May 1944 Commander J. T. Smith in command.

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