U.S.S. Putnam (1919)
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U.S.S. Putnam (1919) | |
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Hull Number: | DD-287 |
Builder: | Fore River, Squantum Yard[1] |
Laid down: | 30 Jun, 1919[2] |
Launched: | 30 Sep, 1919[3] |
Commissioned: | 18 Dec, 1919[4] |
Decommissioned: | 1 May, 1930[5] |
Stricken: | 22 Oct, 1930[6] |
Sold: | May, 1955[7] |
Fate: | after civil use |
U.S.S. Putnam was one of one hundred and fifty-six Clemson Class destroyers completed for the U.S. Navy.
Service
Putnam was commissioned at Boston on 18 December, 1919 with Commander Wilbur R. Van Auken in command.
Captains
- Commander Wilbur Riee Van Auken, 18 December, 1919
- Lieutenant Commander Walter E. Brown, 4 November, 1920[8]
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