TIMMERMAN AG 152

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.

Gearing Class Destroyer Keel Laid October 1 1945 as DD-828 Reclassified Experimental Destroyer (EDD) March 4 1950 Launched May 19 1951 USS TIMMERMAN EDD-828 Commissioned September 26 1952 USS TIMMERMAN AG-152 Reclassified Miscellaneous Auxiliary (AG) January 11 1954 Decommissioned July 27 1956 Struck from Naval Register April 4 1958 Sold to Boston Metals Co of Baltimore, MD and scrapped

Naval Covers

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1. AG-152 Covers Page 1     (1954-55)

 

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 2

1954-03-10

As AG-152
First Day Postal Service

 

Locy Type 2

1955-02-09

As AG-152

 

Other Information

NAMESAKE - Grant F. Timmerman (February 14 1919 - July 8 1944)
Timmerman enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 28 1937. He served at various Marine Corps posts and stations on the west coast and in China before the outbreak of World War II. Sergeant Timmerman participated in the invasion and capture of Tarawa in November 1943 as a member of the 2d Marine Division. In June and July 1944, he served as a tank commander with the 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan. Sergeant Timmerman was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his conduct on June 15-16 1944. His citation reads: "Continuously exposed to shattering blasts from Japanese mortars during hazardous night and day landing operations, Sergeant Timmerman steadfastly manned his gun and delivered vigorous, accurate fire against bitter enemy counterattacks, thereby assisting vitally in the maintenance of our position." Sergeant Timmerman was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life during action against Japanese forces on July 8 1944. "Advancing with his tank a few yards ahead of the infantry in support of a vigorous attack on hostile positions, Sergeant Timmerman maintained steady fire from his antiaircraft sky mount machinegun until progress was impeded by a series of enemy trenches and pillboxes. Observing a target of opportunity, he immediately ordered the tank stopped and, mindful of the danger from the muzzle blast as he prepared to open fire with the 75-mm. [gun], fearlessly stood up in the turret and ordered the infantry to hit the deck. Quick to act as a grenade, hurled by the Japanese, was about to drop into the open turret hatch, Sergeant Timmerman unhesitatingly blocked the opening with his body, holding the grenade against his chest and taking the brunt of the explosion. His exceptional valor and loyalty in saving his men at the cost of his own life reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Timmerman and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country."

 

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