Association Officers
History of the Association
History of the Association
President- Dave Robbins
Vice President- Mike Newmeyer
Secretary/Treasurer- John Bennett
History of the Association
History of the Association
History of the Association
On 15 April 1987, a group of USS Howard W. Gilmore AS-16 “Plankowners” met in Chicago, Illinois and founded the USS Howard W. Gilmore Memorial Association (HWGMA).
Founding Members
Association Banner
Association Banner
The founder members of the HWGMA, from left to right: Walter Cliffe, Jack Widdowson, Eddie Alberteli, Steve O'Malley and Bill MacLauglin.
Association Banner
Association Banner
Association Banner
This banner was adopted as the Association's symbol and is displayed at all reunions and gatherings.