The USS O'Brien (DD-725) was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Named after Jeremiah O'Brien, an American Revolutionary War privateer, the ship was commissioned in 1943. The destroyer participated in numerous operations in the Pacific Theater during World War II, including the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Post-war, the USS O'Brien remained active, serving in the Korean War and conducting operations in the Western Pacific. The destroyer was also involved in various training exercises and naval operations. In 1972, the USS O'Brien was decommissioned and later transferred to the Spanish Navy, where it served as the Lepanto (D-21). The ship was eventually decommissioned by the Spanish Navy in 1989 and later scrapped. The USS O'Brien received several awards and commendations for its service, including numerous battle stars for its actions during World War II and the Korean War. The ship's legacy lives on through its service history and the contributions of its crew to the naval operations of the United States and its allies.

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