USS Walker (DD-517)

USS Walker (DD-517) Naval History

USS Walker (DD-517) was The second Walker (DD-517) was laid down on 31 August 1942 by the Bath Iron Works Corp. Bath Maine; launched on 31 January 1943 sponsored by Miss Sarah C. Walker and commissioned on 3 April 1943 COMDr. O. F. Gregor in command The first seven months of Walker's service took place in the Atlantic where she was engaged in Caribbean escort duty and training exercises in preparation for Pacific combat duty.

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