Uss Childs (Dd 241)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. USS Childs (DD-241/AVP-14/AVD-1) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Earle W. F. Childs. Childs (DD-241) was launched 15 September 1920 by New York Shipbuilding Corporation; sponsored by Mrs. E. W. F. Childs; and commissioned 22 October 1920, Commander I. H. Mayfield in command. Arriving at Gibraltar 14 February 1921, Childs joined U.S. Naval Forces, Europe, to cruise in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, North, and Baltic Seas until 25 November, when she arrived at Constantinople. Here she joined the relief mission sent to Russia early in 1922, remaining in the Black Sea on diplomatic duties until 1 April. On 8 July, she departed from Cherbourg for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, returning to the United States 29 July.