GWIN MMD 33
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.
Keel Laid 31 October 1943 Launched 9 April 1944 as Destroyer "DD-772" Redesignated Robert H. Smith Class Light Minelayer (DM) 19 July 1944 Recommissioned 8 July 1952 - Decommissioned 3 April 1958 Struck from Naval Register 22 October 1971 Heavily damaged 2 October 1992 by Sea Sparrow Missile fired by accident by USS Saratoga CV-60 during NATO exercise Stricken 1993 and broken up for scrap |
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- USS Gwin DM-33 Covers Page 1 (1946-1953)
Postmarks
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1st Commissioning 30 September 1944 to 3 September 1946
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1946-01-30 |
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1946-03-15 |
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1946-02-23 |
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2nd Commissioning 8 July 1952 to 3 April 1958
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1953-03-25 |
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1953-03-25 |
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Other Information
USS GWIN earned the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 4 battle stars and the World War II Victory Medal during her Naval career.
USS GWIN DM-33 was at Tokyo Bay 2 September 1945 for the Japanese surrender.
NAMESAKE - Lieutenant Commander William Gwin, USN (6 December 1832 – 3 January 1863).
Lt Cmdr. Gwin was an officer in The United States Navy during The American Civil War. One of the most promising officers in the nation, with extensive command and combat experience.
The ships sponsor was Mrs. Jesse W. Tarbill, second cousin and sponsor of the previous USS Gwin DD-433, Mrs. Jesse T. Lippincott.
Four ships of the US Navy have been named in his honor - USS Gwin TB-16, USS Gwin DD-71, USS Gwin DD-433 and USS Gwin DM-33.
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