U.S.S. Gilmer (1919)
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| U.S.S. Gilmer (1919) | |
|---|---|
| Hull Number: | DD-233 |
| Builder: | New York Shipbuilding[1] |
| Laid down: | 25 Jun, 1918[2] |
| Launched: | 24 May, 1919 |
| Commissioned: | 30 Apr, 1920 |
| Decommissioned: | 31 Aug, 1938 |
| Stricken: | 25 Feb, 1946[3] |
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U.S.S. Gilmer was one of one hundred and fifty-six Clemson Class destroyers completed for the U.S. Navy. She was one of just five Clemsons to have 5-in/51cal guns in lieu of the standard 4-in/50cal models.
Service
Gilmer was commissioned on 30 April, 1920 with Lieutenant, junior grade Harold J. Wright commanding.
Captains
- Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Harold J. Wright, 30 April, 1920
- Commander Rufus F. Zogbaum, Jr., before 1 January, 1923[4] – 23 May, 1923[5]
- Commander Richard S. Galloway, 6 October, 1923[6] – after 1 January, 1925[7]
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