USS Pruitt (DD-347)

USS Pruitt (DD-347)

USS Pruitt (DD-347/DM-22/AG–101) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for Corporal John H. Pruitt, USMC, World War I Medal of Honor recipient.

Pruitt was laid down on 25 June 1919 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine; launched on 2 August 1920; sponsored by Mrs. Belle Pruitt; and commissioned on 2 September 1920, Lieutenant M. R. Derx in command.