USS Doyle

USS Doyle has been the name of at least three ships in the United States Navy.

USS Doyle (DD-494/DMS-34), a Gleaves-class destroyer, from 1943–45, then a fast minesweeper until 1955. Named for Richard Doyle, who fought during the Barbary Wars and was killed while in service in 1807.
USS Cecil J. Doyle (DE-368), a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort from 1944-46. Named for USMC aviator Lt. Cecil J. Doyle, posthumous recipient of the Navy Cross for heroism during 18 to 25 October 1942 in the Solomon Islands campaign.
USS Doyle (FFG-39), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate from 1983 to 2011. Named for Vice Admiral James Henry Doyle.

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