Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1945. Named after a naval officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor, the ship served primarily during the Cold War, participating in various operations and exercises. The destroyer was equipped with advanced weaponry for its time, including torpedoes and anti-aircraft guns. Samuel B. Roberts was decommissioned in 1980 and later sold for scrap, marking the end of its service in the U.S. Navy.