The USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) was a United States Navy destroyer escort commissioned during World War II. Launched on 22 February 1944, she was named in honor of Samuel B. Roberts, a naval officer who died in action during World War II. The ship played a significant role in the Pacific Theater, participating in various operations, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf. After the war, the USS Samuel B. Roberts was decommissioned in 1946 and later sold for scrap in 1970. The ship earned several battle stars for her service, reflecting her contributions to the U.S. Navy during a critical period in history.