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
The founder members of the HWGMA, from left to right: Walter Cliffe, Jack Widdowson, Eddie Alberteli, Steve O'Malley and Bill MacLauglin.
Association Banner
This banner was adopted as the Association's symbol and is displayed at all reunions and gatherings.