USS Perry (DD-340) was a Clemson-class destroyer of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1920, the ship was named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. During its service, USS Perry conducted various operations, including patrols in the Caribbean and Atlantic, as well as training exercises with the fleet. The ship also participated in the International Fleet Review in New York Harbor in 1925. During the 1930s, USS Perry underwent several modernization upgrades, including improvements to its armament and equipment. In 1940, the ship was assigned to the Neutrality Patrol in the Atlantic to enforce the Neutrality Acts during World War II. In 1941, USS Perry was transferred to the Pacific Fleet and operated in the Pacific theater following the attack on Pearl Harbor. USS Perry was involved in escort duties, patrol missions, and bombardment operations throughout the Pacific during the war. The ship participated in the Battle of Midway in June 1942 and was later involved in the Guadalcanal Campaign and the Solomon Islands campaign. In 1944, USS Perry provided fire support during the invasion of Saipan and Tinian. After the war, USS Perry was decommissioned in 1945 and subsequently sold for scrap in 1947. The ship received four battle stars for its service during World War II. Overall, USS Perry played a significant role in the naval operations of the United States during the early to mid-20th century, contributing to the country's defense and maritime history.

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