USS Ingersoll (DD-652)

USS Ingersoll (DD-652)

USS Ingersoll (DD-652) was a Fletcher class destroyer in the United States Navy, serving from 28 June 1942 through 19 May 1974. The Ingersoll was named for Admiral Royal Ingersoll, former Chief of Staff of the Atlantic Fleet in the early 20th century and his grandson Lieutenant Royal R. Ingersoll II who was killed in action during the Battle of Midway. Ingersoll saw action mainly in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during World War II, in support of the Korean War and in the Vietnam War.

USS Ingersoll was launched by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, 28 June 1942. She was cosponsored by Miss Alice Jean Ingersoll, granddaughter of the Admiral, and Mrs. R. R. Ingersoll, II, widow of Lieutenant Royal R. Ingersoll II. Ingersoll was commissioned at the Boston Navy Yard on 31 August 1943 with Comdr. A. C. Veasy in command.