After Pearl Harbor the Gwin, Grayson, Meredith, and Monssen were relieved of Atlantic convoy duty in early 1942. They left Norfolk , VA with the Hornet as part of her task group to attack Japan; which also consisted of sister USS Ellyson DD454. Once in the Pacific, three would never leave while Grayson would stay throughout the war. Below are accounts of the formation and sailing of the fleet from "Shangra-la".

Doolittle Raid on Tokyo from "Shangri-La"--Account from Robert Robinson CQM , USS Meredith DD434                 

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