USS Pillsbury (DD-227)
| Navy | US Navy |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Class | Clemson |
| Pennant | DD 227 |
| Built by | William Cramp and Sons (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.) |
| Laid down | 23 Oct 1919 |
| Launched | 3 Aug 1920 |
| Commissioned | 15 Dec 1920 |
| Lost | 1 Mar 1942 |
| Loss position | 14.30S, 106.30E |
| History | |
| USS
Pillsbury (Lt.Cdr. Harold Clay Pound) was sunk on the 1st of March,
1942 in position 14º30'S, 106º30'E when she ran into a major Japanese task
force, consisting 4 battleships and 5 cruisers and several destroyers,
purposely deployed to interdict any Allied fleet activity and flee escape
attempts from Java. Crew of 185 there were no survivors.
USS Pillsbury received 2 Battle Stars for her services
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| Commander | Lt.Cdr. Harold Clay Pound, USN |
