USS Jenks (DE-665) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, named in honor of Lieutenant (j.g.) Henry P. Jenks (1914–1942). Jenks was laid down by Dravo Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 12 May 1943; launched on 11 September 1943; sponsored by Mrs. M. L. Jenks. mother of Lieutenant (j.g.) Jenks; and commissioned at New Orleans, Louisiana, on 19 January 1944, Lieutenant Commander J. F. Way in command. Jenks received two battle stars for World War II service, in addition to the Presidential Unit Citation for taking part in the capture of U-505.