Destroyers did not have chaplains because they were too small.

Idolized and respected by all Americans Ross showed that Jews could thrive in their new country. Drug addiction and recovery
During his recovery at the hospital from his wounds suffered in that battle Ross developed a habit for the morphine administered for pain. He also understood that Americans loved their sports heroes and if Jews wanted to be embraced in the U.

Ross became a world champion in three weight divisions and was a decorated veteran of World War II.