Hull Number: DD-790
Launch Date: 03/08/1946
Commissioned Date: 06/21/1946
Call Sign: DTNE
Voice Call Sign: HIGHROAD, TROWELL, GOLD EAGLE (61-65), INVADER (65-69)
Namesake: JAMES A. SHELTON
JAMES A. SHELTON
Disposition:
Stricken 3/31/1973. Transferred to Taiwan on 04/18/1973 as LAO YANG (DD-20).