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I posted this as part of a grouping of Grant Powers as it came with his items but figured the Sailor deserved his own thread. He was a Sailor aboard the USS Edsall (DD-219) which sank early in 1942 with all hands on deck or so they thought. In 1946 in a mass grave the bodies of 6 of the survivors were found executed along with others.

 

His Commission Document

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MORRIS DAVIES GILMORE, JR.

Annapolis, Maryland

Chick

Chick has known his way around in the Navy since he was a little shaver, having been born with Navy in his blood. He goes about a job in a way that shows determination and something of the spirit of Farragut and his "Damn the torpedoes———." Chick shows a preference for "Crabs," but stags as often as he drags, {[a redeeming feature]}. The radiator is too uncomfortable, so Chick can usually be found near a lacrosse stick, his favorite sports companion. He is quiet and cheerful, traits especially appreciated in that black five minutes after reveille. The happy faculty of separating his work from his play makes him a good roommate. Combine with this a sense of humor and orderliness and there is the material for a successful officer.

Lacrosse 4, 3, 2, 1, N.A.; Log 3, 2; Class Supper Committee; Hop Committee 1; Press Detail 1; M.P.O.

 

Loss

Kenneth was lost when USS Edsall (DD 219) was sunk on on March 1, 1942 by Japanese surface and air forces. He was the ship's communications officer.

His parents were listed as next of kin. His father, LCDR Morris Davies Gilmore, '11, was a recipient of the Navy Cross, the Mexican Service Medal, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, and the Victory Medal. Morris was also survived by a sister, Alia Elisabeth Gilmore, who served in the WAVES during the war. His uncle, CDR Walter William Gilmore, serving as supply officer at the time, was killed in action on the USS Lexington.

Memorial Hall Error

All references to Morris list him as a Jr., except on the Class of 1939 plaque in Memorial Hall. (Killed in action scroll in front of Memorial Hall is correct.)

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