USS Meade (DD-602) was a United States Navy destroyer during World War II. Named after George G. Meade, a Union general in the American Civil War, the ship was commissioned in 1942 and served in the Pacific theater. The destroyer participated in various operations, including the Battle of Midway, the Guadalcanal campaign, and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Meade was involved in intense combat, conducting anti-submarine patrols and providing gunfire support for allied forces. The ship also engaged in escort duties for convoys and fleet units. In 1944, Meade was struck by a kamikaze attack, resulting in casualties and damage to the ship. Despite repairs, the vessel continued to serve in the Pacific until the end of the war. After the war, USS Meade was decommissioned in 1945 and eventually sold for scrap in 1947. The ship received several battle stars for its service during World War II. The USS Meade's legacy lives on as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of its crew during one of the most significant conflicts in modern history.

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