January 9, 1943: Ship's sponsor Mrs. Margaret North Griswold, mother of Ens. Donald T. Griswold, the ships namesake, preparing to christen the ship at the Boston Naval Shipyard. Standing beside her is Captain R. C. Grady, Captain of the Boston Naval Shipyard.

January 9, 1943: Ship's sponsor Mrs. Margaret North Griswold christens the ship during the launch ceremony. Marge Griswold, Ens. Griswold's sister is also seen in the photo.

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