USS "Gilbert Islands" (CVE-107) was launched 20 July 1944 the Todd-Pacific Shipyards, Inc., Tacoma, Washington; sponsored by Mrs. Edwin D. McMorries; and commissioned 5 February 1945, Captain L. K. Rice in command.
USS "Gilbert Islands" (CVE-107) was an "Commencement Bay" class escort carrier of the United States Navy. She was launched 20 July 1944 the Todd-Pacific Shipyards, Inc., Tacoma, Washington; sponsored by Mrs. Edwin D. McMorries; and commissioned 5 February 1945, Captain L. K. Rice in command.