USS Colhoun (DD-85) was a Wickes-class destroyer that served in the United States Navy during World War I. The ship was named after Lieutenant Commander Edmund Colhoun, who was killed in action during the Spanish-American War. Commissioned in 1918, the USS Colhoun primarily operated along the East Coast of the United States and in the Caribbean before transferring to the Pacific Fleet in 1919. The destroyer took part in various training exercises and fleet maneuvers as part of its duties. In 1921, the USS Colhoun was decommissioned and placed in reserve. The ship was recommissioned in 1930 to serve as a training vessel for Naval Reserve personnel. During World War II, the USS Colhoun conducted convoy escort duties and anti-submarine patrols in the Atlantic Ocean. In September 1943, the destroyer was torpedoed by a German U-boat and sank with the loss of 19 crew members. The sinking of the USS Colhoun was a tragic event in the ship's history, highlighting the dangers faced by naval vessels during wartime. The ship's service record reflects its contributions to the Navy's operations during both World War I and World War II, as well as its role in training future generations of sailors. Today, the USS Colhoun is remembered as part of the rich legacy of American naval history.

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