Ship Named after Bessemer Native

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The USS McCampbell is named after Bessemer, Ala. native Capt. David McCampbell, a Medal of Honor recipient and the U.S. Navy’s all-time leading flying ace and top F6F Hellcat ace with 34 aerial victories. The ship recently conducted operations with the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll in the South China Sea.