USS Mugford (DD-105)

USS Mugford (DD-105) was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and World War II. Named for William Mugford, a captain in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War, she was commissioned in 1918.

During World War I, Mugford performed convoy escort duty in the Atlantic, protecting troop transports and supply ships from German U-boats. After the war, she served in various capacities, including training exercises and fleet maneuvers.

In the interwar period, Mugford saw service along the U.S. East Coast, in the Caribbean, and made occasional deployments to European waters. She was placed in reduced commission for a time but was reactivated prior to World War II.

With the outbreak of World War II, Mugford resumed convoy escort duties, primarily in the Atlantic. She helped safeguard vital supply lines between the United States and Great Britain. The Mugford also participated in anti-submarine patrols and search and rescue operations.

Decommissioned after the war, USS Mugford was eventually scrapped. Her service represented a significant contribution to the Allied war effort, particularly in the crucial role of protecting maritime shipping from enemy threats.