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 (AS-16) USS HOWARD W. GILMORE

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Named for Commander Howard W. Gilmore (USN) who, in the highest tradition of the United States Navy, gave his life for his Men, Ship & Country. The Howard W. Gilmore was originally named the USS Neptune until the death of Cmdr. Gilmore when the ship was renamed in his honor.

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Service to the Sub Fleet

This website is intended as a meeting place for old shipmates & family, an information exchange, and another place where we can remember the ole girl for the blessing she was.

Commisioned

1944

Displacement

9,250 tons

Length

529' 6"

Beam

73' 4"

Draft

23' 6"

Speed (rated)

18 knots at flank

Crew Compliment

1,303 men

Launched

September 16, 1943

Built At

Mare Island Naval Ship Yard, Vallejo, California 

Class

Fulton

Decommissioned

1980

H E R  A W A R D S

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 Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation

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 American Campaign Medal

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 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

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 WWII Victory Medal

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 National Defense Service Medal:

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 Philippine Liberation Ribbon

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