USS Carr (FFG-52)
USS Carr (FFG-52), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Paul H. Carr (1924–1944). Carr was awarded a posthumous Silver Star for his heroism on Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) during the Battle off Samar. Carr was laid down on 26 March, 1982 by the Todd Pacific Shipyards Co., Seattle Division, Seattle, Wash; launched on 26 February, 1983; sponsored by Mrs. Goldie Carr Bensilhe, GM3 Carr's widow; and commissioned on 27 July, 1985, Commander Robert J. Horne in command.
As of 2005, Carr is homeported at NS Norfolk, Virginia, and is part of Destroyer Squadron 2.
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