The USS Tucker (DD-57) was a Tucker-class destroyer in service with the United States Navy during World War I. Commissioned in 1915, the ship was primarily involved in escort duties, convoy operations, and anti-submarine patrols in the Atlantic Ocean. Notably, the USS Tucker participated in the escort of the first American troops to land in France during World War I. The ship also conducted operations in the Mediterranean and assisted in the protection of convoys from German U-boats. In addition to its escort duties, the USS Tucker was involved in training exercises and fleet maneuvers. After the war, the destroyer was decommissioned and eventually sold for scrapping in 1935 as part of the London Naval Treaty. The USS Tucker's service highlights the important role of destroyers in naval operations during World War I, particularly in convoy protection and anti-submarine warfare. The ship's history provides valuable insights into the technological advancements and strategic challenges faced by the U.S. Navy during this period.

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