History
Sproston was laid down on 1 April 1942 by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Orange,Tex.; launched on 31 August 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Aline G. Darst; and commissioned on 19 May 1943, Comdr. Fred R. Stickney in command.
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