VANCOUVER LPD 2

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.

Raleigh Class Amphibious Transport Dock Keel Laid November 19 1960 - Launched September 15 1962 USS VANCOUVER LPD-2 Commissioned May 11 1963 - Decommissioned March 31 1992 Struck from Naval Register April 8 1997

Naval Covers

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1. USS Vancouver LPD-2 Covers Page 1    (1976)

 

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 FDC 2(n+)

1963-05-11

Commissioning, cachet by Morris W. Beck.

 

Locy Type 2(n+) (USS)

1976-10-01

Note:

 

Locy Type 2-1(n+)(USN,USS)

1978-04-21

200th anniversary of Pacific Explorations, cachet by the USS San Diego Chapter No. 27, USCS. Contributed by Tom Kean.

 

Locy Type 2-1n (USS,USN,"NAVV")

1988-10-17

Note:

 

Locy Type 9ef(n+u)(USS,"N.Y.")

1966-10-25

Also postmarked with a Locy Type 2(n+)(USS)

 

Other Information

USS VANCOUVER received the following awards during her Naval career - Joint Meritorious Unit Award - Navy Unit Commendation (2) - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon - Navy Expeditionary Medal - National Defense Service Medal - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (4) - Vietnam Service Medal (10) - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Humanitarian Service Medal (2) - Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (10) - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

NAMESAKE - Named for the city of Vancouver, Washington.

 

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