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USS Howard W. Gilmore was originally named Neptune but renamed Howard W. Gilmore in honor of Commander Howard W. Gilmore, a Medal of Honor recipient. She was launched by the Mare Island Navy Yard at Mare Island, California, on 16 September 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Gilmore, widow of Howard W. Gilmore and was commissioned 24 May 1944.
Howard Gilmore was born in Selma, Alabama, on September 29, 1902, and enlisted in the Navy on November 15, 1920. In 1922 he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by competitive examination. [1] Standing 34th of a class of 436, Gilmore was commissioned in 1926 [1] and reported to the battleship USS Mississippi (BB-41).
Years of service: 1937-1971: Rank: Rear Admiral: Commands: USS R-2 (SS-79) [1] USS Stickleback (SS-415) [2] Submarine Flotilla 6 [3] Submarine Flotilla 1 [4] USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) [5] Battles / wars: World War II Korean War Vietnam War: Awards: Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star: Alma mater: United States Naval Academy: Spouse(s ...
Sub-crews enjoyed the 750-man submarine base camp and fleet recreation center at the base. Majuro Submarine Base was supported by the submarine tenders: USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16), [7] USS Bushnell (AS-15), [8] USS Argonne (AS-10), and USS Sperry (AS-12). [9] [10] Destroyer tender USS Prairie tied up with USS Ross and other destroyers
Howard W. Gilmore: AS-16 21 December 1942 16 September 1943 24 May 1944 30 September 1980 DANFS, NVR: Nereus: AS-17 12 October 1943 12 February 1945 27 October 1945 27 October 1971 DANFS, NVR: Orion: AS-18 Moore Dry Dock Company: 31 July 1941 24 June 1942 30 September 1943 3 September 1993 DANFS, NVR: Proteus: AS-19 15 September 1941 12 ...
While at Key West, the squadron included USS Howard W. Gilmore, and USS Petrel (ASR-14). Submarines assigned to the squadron included the USS Clamagore which was the squadron flagship from January 1946 to 1 August 1959. The USS Sea Poacher was with the squadron from 1 June
The NATO base housed an Italian Navy barracks and it served as the home port for several US Navy submarine tenders over the years, beginning in 1972 with the arrival of the USS Fulton followed by the USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) in 1973 until 1980, followed by the USS Orion (AS-18) which departed in 1993, followed by the USS Simon Lake (AS-33 ...
Afterwards, he served aboard the USS Rudyerd Bay (CVE-81), the USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) and the USS Hornet (CV-12) and at Naval Air Station Dallas and Naval Station Great Lakes. From 1965 to 1966, Garrett served in the Vietnam War as Force Chaplain of the III Marine Amphibious Force. During this time, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.