MACK DE 358

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.

John C. Butler Class Type WGT Destroyer Escort Keel Laid February 14 1944 - April 11 1944 USS MACK DE-358 Commissioned August 16 1944 - Decommissioned December 11 1946 Struck from Naval Register March 15 1972 Sold June 13 1973 for scrap

Naval Covers

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Postmarks

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Locy Type 2z

1945-04-07

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Other Information

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal - Philippine Liberation Medal

NAMESAKE - Harold John Mack USN
Mack enlisted in the Navy May 18 1938, and reported to USS VINCENNES CA-44 on September 14 1938 after completion of training at Great Lakes, Ill. During action against the Japanese forces off Savo Island August 9 1942, Gunner’s Mate 2/c Mack was incapacitated by severe wounds in both legs. In spite of his injuries he continued to fulfill his duties as Gun Captain until ordered to abandon ship. After the loss of the ship, Mack was reported missing in action and was declared dead on August 10 1943. For his “courageous fighting spirit” and heroism Mack was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously

 

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