The USS Ballard (DD-267) was a Clemson-class destroyer that served in the United States Navy during World War I. It was named after Edward York Ballard, a naval officer who served during the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. The ship was commissioned in 1919 and conducted training exercises along the East Coast before being deployed to European waters. During its service, the USS Ballard operated in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, participating in various missions and patrols. The ship also helped protect American interests during the Russian Civil War. In 1922, the USS Ballard was decommissioned and placed in reserve. It was reactivated in 1930 for training purposes but was decommissioned again in 1937. The ship was eventually sold for scrap in 1947. The USS Ballard had a relatively short but active service history, contributing to the Navy's operations in the aftermath of World War I and during the interwar period.

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