KANSAS CITY AOR 3

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.

Wichita Class Replenishment Oiler Keel Laid April 18 1968 - Launched June 1 1969 USS KANSAS CITY AOR-3 Commissioned June 6 1970 - Decommissioned October 7 1994 Laid up in National Defense Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay Group Struck from Naval Register April 8 1997 Custody transferred to Maritime Administration February 24 2001 Fate unknown

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1    (1970-94)

 

Postmarks

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POSTMARK TYPE	DATE FROM to DATE TO	THUMBNAIL LINK TO CLOSE-UP IMAGE	THUMBNAIL LINK TO FULL COVER IMAGE

 

Quincy MA Machine

1968-04-18

Keel Laying
 

Quincy MA Machine

1969-06-28

Launching

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Locy Type FDC 2(n+)

1970-06-06

First Day in Commission
 

Locy Type 2(n+) (USS)

1971-02-17

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Locy Type 2-1(n+) (USS) 1980

1979-05-21

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Locy Type 2-1n+ (D1,USS,USN)

1986-09-05

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Locy Type 2-1(n+) (USS) 1990

1990-12-12

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Locy Type 9-1(n+u) (USS)

1986-09-05

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Other Information

KANSAS CITY earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation and 3 campaign stars for Vietnam War service

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2) - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (3) - Navy Expeditionary Medal (2-Iran/Indian Ocean) - National Defense Service Medal - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1-Persian Gulf, 1-Op. Restore Hope Somalia) - Vietnam Service Medal (3) - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Humanitarian Service Medal (1- Boat People) - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

NAMESAKE - Large cities in Missouri and Kansas

 

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