Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Anthony, in honor of Marine Sergeant Major William Anthony. , was a Wickes-class destroyer, launched in 1918 and struck in 1936. , was a Clemson-class destroyer laid down in 1918, but was renamed Greene (DD-266) three months prior to her launching. , was a Fletcher-class destroyer, launched in 1942, loaned to West Germany in 1958, and struck in 1972. Sources References United States Navy ship names