BOTTINEAU LPA 235
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
- Haskell Class Attack Transport
- USS BOTTINEAU APA-235
Commissioned December 30 1944 - Decommissioned March 8 1947
Recommissioned March 24 1951 - Decommissioned August 31 1955
Struck from Naval Register July 1 1961
Returned July 1961 to Maritime Commission
Redesignated Amphibious Transport (LPA) January 1 1969, While in Reserve
Scrapped between July 1983 and January 1984
Keel Laid October 11 1944 - Launched November 22 1944
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- Covers Page 1 (1945-55)
Postmarks
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existing example.
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1st Commissioning December 30 1944 to March 8 1947
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1946-08-18 |
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1946-08-18 |
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2nd Commissioning March 24 1951 to August 31 1955
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1953-11-25 |
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1952-07-25 |
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1952-07-25 |
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1955-05-31 |
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Last Day of Postal Service
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1955-05-31 |
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Last Day of Postal Service
Other Information
BOTTINEAU received one battle star for World War II service
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1) - World War II Victory Medal - Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp) - National Defense Service Medal
NAMESAKE - A county in north central North Dakota situated on the Canadian border
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