Commanding Officers of Montpelier
- Captain Leighton Wood - 9 September 1942 – 9 June 1943.
- First Captain, died during cruise.
- Captain Robert G. Tobin - 9 June – 2 December 1943.
- Captain Harry D. Hoffman - 2 December 1943 – 3 March 1945.
- Promoted to Admiral.
- Nicknamed "The Horse."
- Captain William A. Gorry- 3 March 1945
- Captain at time of Japanese surrender.
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