ANGELA McSHAN WPC 1135

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.

Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutter Naming Ceremony 12 December 2017 Keel Laid - Launched USCGC ANGELA McSHAN WPC-1135 Commissioned (Special) 1 August 2019 Commissioned (Full) 26 October 2019

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1. USCGC Angela McShan WPC-1135 Covers Page 1     (2019)

 

Postmarks

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

 

USPS 4-bar Cancel "USCG Base (Br)" Cape May NJ

2019-10-26

N/A

Commissioning, cachet by Richard F. Hoffner

 

Other Information

NAMESAKE - MCPO Angela M. McShan, USCG (4 May 1961 - 29 December 2000)
MCPO McShan joined the Coast Guard in 1979. She was the first black woman to be promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer, and she had been slated to become the chief of Yeoman “A” school prior to her death (cancer).
        She served over two decades with great devotion, and is remembered as an exemplary leader and professional. She served as a Storekeeper before transitioning over to Yeoman, a Civil Rights Counselor, and an (A) School Instructor, and ended her career as the Senior Instructor on the Chief Petty Officers Academy staff in New London, CT.
        Among her military awards are two Coast Guard Commendation Medals, two Coast Guard Achievement Medals, Commandant’s Letter of Commendation, Department of Transportation Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement, Bicentennial Unit Commendation, six Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendations with “O” device, two Meritorious Team Commendations, Navy “E” Ribbon, Coast Guard Unit Commendation, five Coast Guard Good Conduct Awards, the National Defense Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and the Coast Guard Sea Service ribbon.

The ships sponsor is Marilyn Williams, Chief McShan's sister.

 

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