Three ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Jarvis for James C. Jarvis. The first was a launched in 1912, served in World War I and decommissioned in 1919. The second was a launched in 1937, served in World War II and sank in battle in August 1942. The third was a launched in 1944, served in World War II and the Korean War. She was transferred to the Spanish Navy in 1960. United States Navy ship names