Status - John Skinner - USS Fullam:
William Freeland Fullam, born 20 October 1855 in Pittsford, N.Y., was a
member of the Naval Academy class of 1877. His commands through his long
and distinguished naval career ranged from the sailing ship Chesapeake in 1904 to the battleship Mississippi in
1909. During World War I, Rear Admiral Fullam commanded the Reserve
Force, Pacific Fleet, and Patrol Force, Pacific Fleet, and was senior
officer in command of the Pacific Fleet during the absence of the
Fleet's Commander-in-Chief in South Atlantic waters. The merit of his
service in such responsible positions was recognized with the award of
the Navy Cross. Chief among his assignments ashore was the
superintendency of the Naval Academy in 1914 and 1915. Rear Admiral
Fullam retired 8 October 1919, and died 23 September 1926 at Washington,
D.C.
Fullam (DD-474) was launched 16 April 1942 by Boston Navy Yard;
sponsored by Miss Mariana F. Welch, granddaughter of Admiral Fullam; and
commissioned 2 March 1943, Commander H. C. Daniel in command.
-- Dictionary of Naval Fighting Ships, Fullam (DD-474)
Being commissioned on March 3rd, Fullam probably relocated to another berth for further outfitting, in preparation for its initial shakedown cruise.
More Information:
- Official Navy Chronology, pp. 315-317.
- Breaking the Bismarcks Barrier, Samuel Eliot Morison, pp. 1-106.
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