USS Cross (DE-448)
 USS Cross (DE-448) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy in addition to other tasks as assigned such as patrol or radar picket. Post-war she proudly returned home with one battle star to her credit.Cross (DE-448) was named in honor of Frederick Cushing Cross Jr.