The USS O'Brien (DD-415) was a Benson-class destroyer of the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was named after Jeremiah O'Brien, a sailor during the American Revolutionary War. Commissioned in 1940, the USS O'Brien participated in various operations in the Pacific Theater, including the Guadalcanal campaign and the Battle of Midway. It also took part in the Solomon Islands campaign and provided support during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. The ship sustained damage from enemy attacks but continued to serve in the war effort. In 1944, the USS O'Brien was decommissioned and transferred to the Brazilian Navy, where it was renamed the Mariz e Barros. The ship was ultimately scrapped in 1974. The USS O'Brien received several awards for its service, including the Navy Unit Commendation and numerous battle stars. Its history reflects the key role that destroyers played in naval operations during World War II, serving as versatile and vital assets in combat situations.

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