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The second Gilmer (PC-565) was laid down as PC-565 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas on August 14 1941; launched February 27 1942; sponsored by Miss Jacqueline B. Perry; and commissioned April 25, Lt. Walter T. Flynn in command.

After shakedown off Florida, PC-565 engaged in ASW training, then performed convoy escort and patrol duty in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. On June 2 while escorting a southbound convoy from New York to Cuba, soundman Cisco Reeh made underwater sound contact and PC-565 immediately attacked. After PC-565 dropped a depth charge barrage the submarine U-521 surfaced to be met with 20mm. gunfire. Several hits were scored and the enemy U-boat went under only to be met with another depth charge barrage. Large oil slicks and debris resulted, proving the destruction of the German U-boat. The only survivor of the 52 men aboard, Captain Klaus Bargsten, was rescued by PC-565 and his testimony substantiated PC-565's victorious encounter.

Departing New York 25 March 1944, PC-565 sailed en-route to England where she joined the amphibious forces in preparation for the landing in Northern France. On 4 June she sailed from England arriving off the Normandy beaches 2 days later. There she effectively performed ASW patrols, antiaircraft defense, and shuttle control duties.

Throughout the rest of the war, PC-565 remained in Europe on escort and patrol missions in the North Sea-English Channel area. Departing Bremerhaven 4 October 1945, the submarine chaser steamed for the United States, arriving Norfolk on the 22d. Two months later she arrived Green Cove Springs, Fla., and decommissioned 26 April 1946, joining the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. PC-565 was named Winner 15 February 1956. She was stricken from the Navy List 1 July 1960, and sold to Venezuela.

PC-565 received two battle stars during World War II service.