USS Leutze (DD-481)

USS Leutze (DD-481)

USS Leutze (DD-481) was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Admiral Eugene H. C. Leutze (1847–1931).

Leutze was laid down 3 June 1941 by Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington; launched 29 October 1942; sponsored by Miss Caroline Rowcliffe, granddaughter of Rear Adm. E. H. C. Leutze, daughter of Rear Adm. Gilbert Jonathan Rowcliff; and commissioned 4 March 1944, Commander B. A. Robbins, Jr., in command.