"Navy's USS Jack H. Lucas Commissioned in Tampa, Honoring Marine Corps' Youngest Medal of Honor Recipient"
The Navy has commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Jack H. Lucas, named after the Marine Corps' youngest Medal of Honor recipient. Jack Lucas received the Medal of Honor at the age of 17 for his bravery during World War II. The USS Jack H. Lucas is the first ship named after him and features upgrades and advancements as part of the Flight III sub class of destroyers.