OSTERHAUS DE 164

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.

Cannon Class Type DET Destroyer Escort Keel Laid November 11 1942 - Launched April 18 1943 USS OSTERHAUS DE-164 Commissioned June 12 1943 - Decommissioned June 26 1946 Struck from Naval Register November 1 1972 Sold May 30 1974 for scrap

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (DATE RANGE)

 

Postmarks

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

 

Locy Type 2z*

1943-10-23

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Locy Type 9efu

1946-01-21

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Other Information

OSTERHAUS received three battle stars for service in World War II

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive) - American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 3 stars - WWII Victory Medal - Philippine Liberation Ribbon

NAMESAKE - Hugo Osterhaus USN (June 15 1851 - June 11 1927)
Osterhaus was appointed Midshipman September 22 1865 and received his commission as an Ensign July 13 1871. He was commissioned Master, February 12 1874; a Lieutenant March 13 1880; Lieutenant Commander March 3 1899; a Commander July 2 1901; a Captain February 19 1906; a Rear Admiral December 4 1909 and was placed on the retired list June 15 1913. He was recalled to active duty during World War I serving from April 11 1917 until November 1 1920 when he was relieved from active duty and returned home. His flag commands included the Second Division, Atlantic Fleet; the Mare Island Navy Yard; the 12th Naval District; and the Atlantic Fleet. During World War I he received the Navy Cross for services in the Office of Naval Districts. He died June 11 1927 at Castle Point, New York

 

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