Navy christens warship in name of former Camp Pendleton Marine hero Louis H. Wilson Jr.

Navy christens warship in name of former Camp Pendleton Marine hero Louis H. Wilson Jr.

A Navy destroyer has been christened in honor of Louis H. Wilson Jr., a former Camp Pendleton Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II for the courageous leadership he showed fighting Japanese forces in the Battle of Guam. The ceremony was held on Sunday at Bath Iron Works in Maine, which will continue working on the $2.5 billion Arleigh Burke-class warship through its eventual commissioning. Wilson was a Mississippi native …

U.S. Navy to Christen Future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr.

From the U.S. Department of War, Sept. 26, 2025  The U.S. Navy will christen the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126), during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Saturday, September 27, at 10:30 a.m. (EST).  The principal address will be delivered by Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith; Additional speakers include Governor of Maine, Janet Mills; U.S. Senator of Maine Angus King; Assistant Secretary of the Navy…

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works christens future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. - MÖNCH PUBLISHING GROUP

The ship, Bath Iron Works’ first Flight III destroyer, is named for Gen. Louis H. Wilson Jr, a Medal of Honor recipient and former commandant of the Marine Corps On Saturday, September 27, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works christened the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Louis H. Wilson (DDG 126). The Saturday morning christening ceremony took place at Bath Iron Works’ shipyard. Speakers included Maine Gov. Janet Mills, …