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USS Aaron Ward

USS Aaron Ward is documented as an ships in the WAR-CL-000222 roster.

DM-34 · Robert H. Smith classUnited States NavyWorld War IIRepresentative class image
The U.S. Navy destroyer minelayer USS Adams (DM-27) off San Francisco, California (USA), on 2 May 1945.
Representative class image: The U.S. Navy destroyer minelayer USS Adams (DM-27) off San Francisco, California (USA), on 2 May 1945.Official U.S. Navy photo NH 77371 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command · Public domainImage source
Hull / pennantDD-773, DM-34
ClassRobert H. Smith class
NavyUnited States Navy
CountryUnited States

What is known about this ship

USS Aaron Ward is documented as an ships in the WAR-CL-000222 roster.

Class context: Robert H. Smith class

The Robert H. Smith class consisted of twelve Allen M. Sumner hulls converted during construction into fast destroyer minelayers.

This ship is recorded as a member of Robert H. Smith class. Shared design history belongs on the class page; this page concentrates on the individual hull where evidence is available.

Sources and further reading

  1. Robert H. Smith-class destroyer ↗Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-18
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