Shelton was laid down on 31 May 1945 by Todd Pacific Shipyards Inc., Seattle, Washington; launched on 8 March 1946; sponsored by Mrs. Loretta Shelton Miller; and commissioned on 21 June 1946, Comdr. C. L. Werts in command.
| Identifier (URI) | Rank |
|---|---|
| dbkwik:resource/_iRl876APT1ScfpdxcwSOA== | 5.88129e-14 |
| dbr:USS_Shelton_(DD-790) | 5.88129e-14 |