LCS(L)(3) 14

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.

LCS(L)(3)-1 Class Landing Craft Support (Large)(Mark3)
Keel Laid August 19 1944 - Launched August 28 1944


1. USS LCS(L)(3)-14
Commissioned September 23 1944 - Decommissioned May 31 1946
Laid up in Pacific Reserve Fleet


2. LSSL-14
Redesignated Landing Ship Support Large (LSSL) February 28 1949, while in reserve


3. JDS SUMFIRE (Japanese Naval Service)
Loaned to Japan February 16 1953 and renamed
Returned to U.S. custody September 30 1975

Fate unknown

 

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (1945)

 

Postmarks

This section lists examples of the postmarks used by the ship. There should be a separate set of postmarks for each name and/or commissioning period. Within each set, the postmarks should be listed in order of their classification type. If more than one postmark has the same classification, then they should be further sorted by date of earliest known usage.

A postmark should not be included unless accompanied by a close-up image and/or an image of a cover showing that postmark. Date ranges MUST be based ONLY ON COVERS IN THE MUSEUM and are expected to change as more covers are added.
 
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Other Information

LCS(L)(3)-14 earned one battle star for World War II service
* Okinawa Gunto operation
Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto April 1 to June 25 1945

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive) - China Service Medal (extended) - American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1) - World War II Victory Medal - Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp) - Philippines Liberation Medal

 

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