USS McKee (DD-575) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was named in honor of Lieutenant Commander William Wister McKee, a naval aviator who was killed in a plane crash in 1938. The USS McKee was commissioned in January 1943 and participated in various operations in the Pacific theater, including the Marshall Islands campaign and the Battle of Okinawa. The destroyer was also involved in providing anti-aircraft support and escort duties during these engagements. USS McKee received several battle stars for its service during the war. After the end of World War II, the ship was decommissioned in 1946 and placed in reserve. In 1970, the USS McKee was sold to the Mexican Navy and renamed ARM Netzahualcoyotl (E-01). The ship served in the Mexican Navy until its retirement in 2001. The USS McKee earned a distinguished service record during its active duty, contributing significantly to the Allied efforts in the Pacific theater during World War II.

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