USS Richard E. Byrd (DDG-23)
 USS Richard E. Byrd (DDG-23) a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy was named after noted polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd.The keel for the Richard E. Byrd was laid down 12 April 1961 by Todd Shipbuilding Corp. Seattle Washington. She was launched 6 February 1962; sponsored by Mrs. Richard E. Byrd whose daughter Mrs. Robert G. Breyer acted as proxy sponsor for the admiral's wife; and commissioned on 7 March 1964 Comdr. Walter G.