CHARLES J BADGER DD 657

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.

Fletcher Class Destroyer Keel Laid September 24 1942 - Launched April 3 1943 USS CHARLES J. BADGER DD-657 Commissioned July 23 1943 - Decommissioned May 10 1946 Recommissioned September 10 1951 - Decommissioned December 20 1957 Struck from Naval Register February 1 1974 Sold May 10 1974 to Chile and cannibalized for spare parts

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (1945-55)

 

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

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1st Commissioning July 23 1943 to May 21 1946

 

Locy Type 2z*

1945-08-04

Manuscript ship's name on the back.

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2nd Commissioning September 10 1951 to December 20 1957

 

Locy Type FDPS 2

1951-10-17

First Day Postal Service

 

Locy Type 2

1952-01-25

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Other Information

CHARLES J. BADGER earned 5 Battle Stars (WWII)

NAMESAKE - Charles Johnston Badger USN (August 6 1853 – September 7 1932)
Badger was an Admiral in the United States Navy. His active-duty career included service in the Spanish-American War and World War I. The son of Commodore Oscar C. Badger (1823–1899). He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1873. Badger served in USS CINCINNATI C-7 during the Spanish-American War, and climaxed his career as Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his contribution as chairman of the Navy General Board during World War I. Rear Admiral Badger died September 7 1932 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. R.Adm. Badger was a cousin of Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1790–1865); Admiral Oscar C. Badger II (1890–1958) was his son

 

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