GWIN DD 433
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
- Gleaves Class Destroyer
- USS GWIN DD-433
Commissioned January 15 1941
Damaged beyond repair by Japanese Warships off Kolombangara July 13 1943
71 of her crew were lost with the ship and remain on duty
Scuttled by torpedoes from USS RALPH TALBOT DD-390
Keel Laid June 1 1940 - Launched May 25 1940
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- USS Gwin DD-433 Covers Page 1 (1939-42)
Postmarks
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Post office established January 27 1941 - Disestablished July 13 1943
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Locy Type |
1941-01-15 |
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First Day in Commission. Cachet by Dr. S. E. Hutnick. Note: Cachet has incorrect Hull number.
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Locy Type |
1941-01-15 |
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First Day in Commission. Cachet by Tazewell G. Nicholson.
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Locy Type |
1941-01-15 |
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First Day in Commission. Cachet by Tazewell G. Nicholson.
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Locy Type |
1941-06-20 |
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Note:
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Locy Type |
1942-07-14 |
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Censored wartime (WWII) use. Postmark from the back of the cover.
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Locy Type Fz |
1941-12-18 |
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Cover has been "Passed by Censor" and the Ship's name is written on the front
Other Information
GWIN earned 5 Battle Stars for her WWII service
NAMESAKE - Lieutenant Commander William Gwin USN (1832-1863)
Lieutenant Commander Gwin lost his life as a result of injuries suffered in combat on the Yazoo River on December 27 1862, while he was in command of USS BENTON
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