PILLSBURY DD 227
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.
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Clemson Class Destroyer
- USS PILLSBURY DD-227
Commissioned 15 December 1920
SUNK by Gun Fire from Japanese Warships in the Java Sea 1 March 1942
Keel Laid 23 October 1919 - Launched 3 August 1920
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- USS Pillsbury DD-227 Covers Page 1 (1920-1941)
Postmarks
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THE MUSEUM and are expected to change as more covers are added.
>>> If you have a better example for any of the postmarks, please feel free to replace the
existing example.
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Locy Type |
1938-05-30 |
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Memorial Day, cachet by P. J. (PeeJay) Ickeringill and sponsored by Frederick Horton. Postmark on back from USS Black Hawk AD-9 dated May 31 1938.
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1938-05-30 |
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Back side of the May 30 1938 cover.
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Locy Type |
1941-05-17 |
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Cachet by M. Fay Muridge
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Locy Type 3s |
1928-10-13 |
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Locy Type 5s |
1931-02-20 |
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Locy Type |
1935-07-17 |
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Photo cachet by M. B. Owens
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Locy Type Fz |
1941-09-01 |
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Locy Type Fz |
1941-09-17 |
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Locy Type Fz |
1941-10-02 |
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From the Jon Howard collection.
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Locy Type |
1941-08-03 |
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Cachet & cancel by Sibley's Dept. Store (Hobby Shop)
Other Information
USS PILLSBURY received two battle stars for her World War II service
NAMESAKE - Rear Admiral John E. Pillsbury, USN (15 December 1846 – 30 December 1919)
Two ships of the US Navy have been named in his honor; USS Pillsbury DD-227 and USS Pillsbury DE-133.
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