He served as a member of its crew until March 1917 , when he assumed command of the destroyer USS Fanning .
In June 1916 , Carpender helped fit out and commission the new destroyer USS Davis at the Bath Iron Works in Bath , Maine .
Carpender served as a member of its crew until March 1917 , when Carpender assumed command of the destroyer USS Fanning .
In June 1916 , Carpender helped fit out and commission the new destroyer USS Davis at the Bath Iron Works in Bath , Maine .