April 28, 1943: Ship's sponsor Mrs. Margaret North Griswold and Mr. Donald T. Griswold, Sr., the parents of Ens. Donald T. Griswold, the ships namesake, seen just before the christening ceremony for USS Griswold DE-7. Captain Ronan C. Grady, Commandant of the Boston Naval Shipyard, is seen standing with them.

April 28, 1943 : Ship's sponsor Mrs. Margaret North Griswold preparing to christen the ship at the Boston Naval Shipyard. Standing beside her is Captain Ronan C. Grady.

April 28, 1943 : Ship's sponsor Mrs. Margaret North Griswold christens the ship during the commissioning ceremony. Marge Griswold, Ens. Griswold's sister and Capt. Grady are also seen in the photo.

May 23, 1944: USS Griswold DE-7 seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California after refit.