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Gleaves off New York Navy Yard, 13 April 1944.

World War II

Gleaves earned five bronze service stars on her European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon as follows:
1 Star SICILIAN OCCUPATION
9 July–17 August 1943.
1 Star SALERNO LANDINGS
9–21 September 1943.
1 Star WEST COAST OF ITALY OPERATIONS
Anzio-Nettuno advanced landings: 22–28 Jauary 1944.
1 Star ESCORT/ANTISUBMARINE OPERATIONS
14 May 1944.
1 Star INVATION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE
15 August–25 September 1944.