USS Kidd (DD-661), a Fletcher -class destroyer, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, who died on the bridge of his flagship USS Arizona …

The USS KIDD (DD-661) is a Fletcher-class destroyer, the six hundred sixty-first destroyer built by the United States Navy.

Jul 8, 2020 · During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941, Rear Admiral Kidd was Commander of Battleship Division 1 and Chief of Staff and Aide, Commander, Battleship …

USS Kidd (DD-661) is a World War II Fletcher class destroyer. She was built by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Kearny, New Jersey. She was launched February 28, …

Kidd (DD-661) was launched 28 February 1943 by Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. Kearny N.J.; sponsored by Mrs. Isaac C. Kidd widow of Rear Admiral Kidd and commissioned 23 April …

Isaac Campbell Kidd was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on 26 March 1884. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1902, graduating with the Class of 1906 in February of that year, and was …

Built by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Kearny, New Jersey. Laid down October 16, 1942 as a Fletcher-class destroyer. Launched February 28, 1943 as USS Kidd (DD-661). …

Kidd ( DD-661) was launched 28 February 1943 by Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Kearny, N.J. sponsored by Mrs. Isaac C. Kidd widow of Rear Admirai Kidd, and commissioned 23 Aprii …

Nov 14, 2025 · The restoration of the USS Kidd (DD-661), a World War II and Korean War Fletcher-class destroyer, has been completed, and the ship could head back home to Baton …

Explore DD-661's unique and decorated history through stories, photos, virtual touring of her WWII configuration, and a list of her complete crew.