HART DD 594
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.
Keel Laid August 10 1943 as MANSFIELD Renamed March 21 1944 Launched September 25 1944 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1945-46)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Postmark Date |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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Post Office Established December 1 1944 - Disestablished April 13 1946
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Locy Type |
1945-11-09
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Mark from back of cover
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Locy Type P |
1946-01-29 |
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Other Information
HART received 2 battle stars for her service in World War II
NAMESAKE - Patrick Henry Hart USN (May 31 1915 - June 4 1942)
Hart was appointed Midshipman following high school and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1937. Hart served on board Battleships USS COLORADO BB-45 and USS WEST VIRGINIA BB-48 before designated a Naval Aviator in 1940. Appointed Lieutenant in 1942, he was killed while a member of Torpedo Squadron 3 at the battle of Midway and was posthumously the Navy Cross for heroism in attacking the Japanese carriers during the battle June 4 1942. He was also awarded the Purple Heart
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