CLINTON APA 144
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.
- Haskell Class Attack Transport
- USS CLINTON APA-144
Commissioned February 1 1945 - Decommissioned May 2 1946
Struck from Naval Register October 1 1958
Laid up October 1 1958 in National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River, Lee Hall, VA
Redesignated Amphibious Transport (LPA) January 1 1969, While in reserve
Sunk August 1 1984 as fleet exercise target
Keel Laid September 27 1944 as Maritime Commission type (VC2-S-AP5) hull
Launched November 29 1944
Acquired by U.S. Navy February 1 1945
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Postmarks
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Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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Locy Type |
1945-07-04 |
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4th of July posting.
Other Information
Earned 1 Battle Star (WWII)
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Okinawa Gunto operation, Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto, May 1945
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
China Service Medal (extended)
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1)
World War II Victory Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
NAMESAKE - Partial retention of former name Lena Clinton; counties in nine states
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