USS Gilmer (DD-233)

The USS ''Gilmer'' (DD-233) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy. Named for Lieutenant Commander Charles Gilmer, she was laid down on 28 January 1919 at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, launched on 21 July 1919, and commissioned on 23 June 1920.

Her primary armament consisted of four 4-inch (102 mm) guns, twelve 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes, and depth charge projectors. Like other Clemson-class destroyers, she was designed for anti-submarine warfare and fleet escort duties.

The ''Gilmer'' served in the Pacific Fleet during the interwar period, participating in various fleet exercises and training operations. Details about specific deployments and operations during this time are limited in available historical records.

During World War II, the ship underwent several modernizations, though the precise details of these upgrades are currently unavailable from readily accessible sources. Her service record during the war is also sparsely documented, requiring further research to fully understand her contributions.

Following World War II, the ''Gilmer'' was decommissioned and subsequently sold for scrap on 15 June 1947. Her final disposition is consistent with the fate of many other Clemson-class destroyers after the war. More comprehensive information regarding specific dates and actions of the ''Gilmer'' throughout its service life would greatly enhance this entry.