MONA ISLAND ARG 9

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.

Luzon Class Internal Combustion Engine Repair Ship
Keel Laid April 10 1944 - Launched May 11 1944
Acquired by U.S. Navy May 20 1944


1. USS MONA ISLAND ARG-9
   Commissioned October 17 1944 - Decommissioned October 31 1947
   Laid up in Atlantic Reserve Fleet
   
   Struck from Naval Register September 1 1962
   Laid up October 24 1961 in National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River Group
   Purchased February 27 1975 for the Artificial Fish Reef program, State of Virginia
   
   Reefed 1975 at Wachapreague off Virginia's Eastern shore

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (1944-47)

 

Postmarks

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

 

Locy Type 2(n)

1947-03-02

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Locy Type 2z

1946-12-07

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Locy Type 9ef(nu)

1947-03-02

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Locy Type 9# (Br. #15002)

1944-12-13 to 1944-12-19

Mark from back of cover

 

Other Information

MONA ISLAND earned one battle star for World War II service

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1) - World War II Victory Medal - Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)

NAMESAKE - An island off the coast of Puerto Rico

 

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