Книга: USS Gillespie (DD-609): USS Gillespie (DD-609), Benson Class Destroyer, Commencement Bay Class Escort Carrier, Gleaves Class Destroyer, Clemson Class Destroyer

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! USS Gillespie (DD-609) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Major Archibald H. Gillespie. Gillespie was launched 1 November 1942 by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, San Francisco, California sponsored by Mrs. Hugo W. Osterhaus, wife of Rear Admiral Hugo W. Osterhaus and commissioned 18 September 1942, Lieutenant Commander C. L. Clement in command.