The USS Jarvis (DD-799) was a Fletcher-class destroyer that served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Named after Midshipman James C. Jarvis, the ship was launched in 1944 and saw action in the Pacific theater, participating in various operations and engaging in combat against Japanese forces. The USS Jarvis was involved in escort duties, bombardments, and anti-submarine warfare operations. After the end of World War II, the ship was decommissioned but was later recommissioned for service during the Korean War. The USS Jarvis received several battle stars for its service in both conflicts. In 1959, the ship was transferred to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and renamed JDS Harukaze (DD-102). The vessel continued its service in Japan until it was decommissioned in 1978. The USS Jarvis is remembered for its contributions to U.S. naval operations during World War II and the Korean War, and its legacy lives on in the histories of both the U.S. Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.

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