McMORRIS DE 1036

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.

Claude Jones Class Destroyer Escort Keel Laid November 5 1958 - Launched May 26 1959 USS McMORRIS DE-1036 Commissioned March 4 1960 - Decommissioned December 16 1974 Struck from Naval Register December 16 1974 NGURAH RAI D-3 (Indonesian Naval Service) Transferred to Indonesia December 16 1974 and renamed NGURAH RAI D-344 (Indonesian Naval Service) Redesignated 1982

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1    (1960)

 

Postmarks

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

 

Locy Type FDPS 2t(n+u)

1960-03-04

First Day Postal Service

 

Locy Type 2t(n+u)

1960-05-19

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Locy Type 9fu

1960-05-19

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Other Information

NAMESAKE - Vice Admiral Charles Horatio McMorris USN (August 31 1890 - February 11 1954)
As commanding officer of USS SAN FRANCISCO CA-38 McMorris took part in the Battle of Cape Esperance, which deflated the Japanese belief in their night fighting superiority. During the Battle, he "...fought his ship valiantly, maneuvering with the expertness of able seaman and striking at the enemy with determined and effective gunfire despite the difficulties of night combat." He was awarded the Navy Cross for the above cited actions.

 

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