HAAS DE 424

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.

John C. Butler Class Type WGT Destroyer Escort Keel Laid February 23 1944 - Launched March 20 1944 USS HAAS DE-424 Commissioned August 2 1944 - Decommissioned May 31 1946 Recommissioned May 19 1951 - Decommissioned January 24 1958 Struck from Naval Register July 1 1966 Sold September 6 1967 for scrap

Naval Covers

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Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Postmark Date	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

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1st Commissioning August 2 1944 to May 31 1946

 

Locy Type 2z

1946-03-07

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Other Information

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
China Service Medal - American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal - National Defense Service Medal - Philippine Liberation Ribbon

NAMESAKE - John William Haas USN (June 14 1907 - June 4 1942)
Haas was a member of the famed Torpedo Squadron 3, the Chief Machinist and pilot was lost in action June 4 1942 during the Battle of Midway. In the face of tremendous anticraft fire and Japanese fighter opposition, Chief Haas joined his squadron in pressing home the attack on enemy forces until it became relatively certain that in order to accomplish his mission he would sacrifice his life. Undeterred by the grave possibilities of such a hazardous offensive, he carried on with extreme disregard for his personal safety until the gallant planes of Torpedo Squadron 3 had diverted Japanese planes and contributed importantly to the victory. For his self-sacrifice and valiant fighting effort, Chief Machinist Haas was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross

 

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