USS Gwin DD-433 |
Type: |
Destroyer |
Class: |
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Builder: |
Boston Naval Shipyard Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. |
Hull Number: |
DD-433 |
Ordered: |
October 1, 1938 |
Commissioned: |
January 15, 1941 |
Keel Laid: |
June 1, 1939 |
Decommissioned: |
N/A |
Launched: |
May 25, 1940 |
Stricken: |
N/A |
Fate: |
Sunk July 13, 1943 in action with Japanese destroyers Yugure (Cdr. Kiyoshi Kano), Kiyonami (Cdr. Tokiyoshi Arima), Yukikaze (Cdr. Ryokichi Sugama) and Hamakaze (Cdr Hiroshi Uwai) at the Battle of Kolombangara. Hit by 1 torpedo which caused extensive damage. Scuttled by USS Ralph Talbot DD-390 (torpedo). Location: South Pacific, 25 miles northeast of Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands. (07.41S-157.27E or 07.43S-157.26E) 61 men lost, survivors removed by USS Ralph Talbot DD-390. (Roll of Honor) |
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Notes: |
Named in honor of Lt. Commander William Gwin, USN (1832-1863). |
Commanding Officers |
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From |
To |
Name |
Notes |
Jan. 15, 1941 |
Oct. 24, 1942 |
Commander John Martin Higgins, USN |
A |
Oct. 24, 1942 |
July 13, 1943 |
Lt. Commander John Benjamin Fellows, Jr., USN |
B |
A: Embarked at time of loss as Commander Destroyer Division 23. Awarded Navy Cross, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit. Retired as Rear Admiral, died Dec. 7, 1973. |
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B: Awarded Navy Cross and Silver Star. Retired as Rear Admiral, died Mar. 30, 1974. |
Awards |
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Combat Action Ribbon |
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American Defense Service Medal (Sept. 23, 1941-Dec. 7, 1941) |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (5 Battle Stars) |
From |
To |
Engagement |
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June 3, 1942 |
June 6, 1942 |
Midway |
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Aug. 7, 1942 |
Aug. 9, 1942 |
Guadalcanal-Tulagi landings |
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Oct. 13, 1942 |
Capture and defense of Guadalcanal |
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Nov. 12, 1942 |
Nov. 15, 1942 |
Guadalcanal-Third strike |
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June 30, 1943 |
New Georgia Group operation: New Georgia-Rendova-Vanguna occupation |
World War II Victory Medal |
Builder's Data |
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Page published July 20, 2017 |