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USS Kenneth M. Willett

USS Kenneth M. Willett (DE-354) is documented as an ships in the John C. Butler-class roster.

DE-354 · John C. Butler classUnited States NavyWorld War IIVerified subject image
USS Kenneth M. Willet (DE-354) on September 11, 1944, 30 miles east of Cape Cod wearing camouflage 32/3D. Photo taken by a blimp from squadron ZP-11.
USS Kenneth M. Willet (DE-354) on September 11, 1944, 30 miles east of Cape Cod wearing camouflage 32/3D. Photo taken by a blimp from squadron ZP-11.US Navy photo 80-G-280047, now in NARA collections via usndazzle.com · Public domainImage source
Hull / pennantDE-354
ClassJohn C. Butler class
NavyUnited States Navy
CountryUnited States

What is known about this ship

USS Kenneth M. Willett (DE-354) is documented as an ships in the John C. Butler-class roster.

Class context: John C. Butler class

The John C. Butler class was the final major U.S. destroyer-escort design of World War II, combining a twin 5-inch dual-purpose battery with geared-turbine machinery and a comprehensive antisubmarine fit.

This ship is recorded as a member of John C. Butler 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. John C. Butler (DE-339) ↗Naval History and Heritage Command · accessed 2026-09-19
  2. John C. Butler class ↗uboat.net · accessed 2026-09-19
  3. H-064-2: Close Quarters Antisubmarine Warfare ↗Naval History and Heritage Command · accessed 2026-09-19
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