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Vintage 1980 USS HOWARD W GILMORE (AS-16) Slim Size Zippo as pictured. Great EARLY military Zippo as shown.
Could probably use a new wick and flint, but we leave the clean up & tune up of this awesome piece to you experts. A great NAVY zippo from a great Navy town! Online research reveals:” USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16)was a Fulton-class submarine tender in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1980. She was scrapped in 2006.
WWII : Howard W. Gilmore arrived at Majuro Atoll on 19 September 1944 and began her vital tending duties. In the four following months she made voyage repairs on submarines, replenished them, and helped in training both crewmen and repairmen. These tasks contributed to the attacks on Japanese shipping which hastened the end of the war. The ship also provided repairs and parts for surface ships when necessary.”
A very cool US NAVY Zippo lighter. GET THIS ONE NOW!
