USS Montpelier (CL-57) - Commanding Officers of Montpelier

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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