OAK HILL LSD 51

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.

Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship Keel Laid 21 September 1992 - Launched 11 June 1994 USS OAK HILL LSD-51 Commissioned 8 June 1996

Naval Covers

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1. USS Oak Hill LSD-51 Covers Page 1     (1998-2018)

 

Postmarks

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

 

Locy Type FDC 2-2t(n+)

1996-06-08

Commissioning. Cachet by Gary R.Rogak

 

Locy Type 2-2t(n+)(USS, FPO AE 09573-1739)

1998-02-13

FREE Mail, cover serviced by Richard P. Motz

 

Locy Type 9-2(n+) (USS, FPO AE 09573-1739)

2002-05-25

Ships cachet, collectors request by Thad Kaczkowski

 

Locy Type 11-2n+ (USS,FPO AE 09573)

2016-01-30

FREE Mail, cover serviced by Elgin Sink

 

Locy Type 11-2ny (USS,FPO AE 09573) (Unit 100304)

2023-11-21

Cachet by Michael Brock

 

Locy Type 13-2n+ (USS, FPO AE 09573-1739)

2014-04-21

Ships cachet, collectors request by Thad Kaczkowski

 

Locy Type F USCS Postmark Catalog Illus. CD-10

2016-01-30

FREE Mail, cover serviced by Elgin Sink

 

Locy Type Meter PB6 No. 0001939457

2016-02-10

Cachet by Richard Hoffner

 

Other Information

USS OAK HILL currently has earned the following awards - Chief of Naval Operations Letter of Commendation, the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Navy Battle "E" Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

NAMESAKE - The home of President James Monroe located in Loudon County, VA.

There have been two ships of the US Navy that have borne the name OAK HILL - USS Oak Hill LSD-7 and USS Oak Hill LSD-51.

The ships sponsor is Mrs. Sandra Boomer, wife of General Walter E. Boomer, USMC.

 

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