MATTOLE AO 17
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.
- Kaweah Class Fleet Oiler
- USS MATTOLE AO-17
Commissioned December 28 1921 - Decommissioned June 19 1922
Recommissioned June 16 1940 - Decommissioned October 25 1945
Struck from Naval Register November 13 1945
Transferred June 7 1946 to Maritime Commission for disposal
Sold July 1 1947 to Boston Metals Co., Baltimore, MD for scrap
Keel Laid June 2 1919 under USSB contact
Launched March 16 1920
Acquired by U.S. Navy March 6 1921
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- Covers Page 1 (1940)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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2nd Commissioning June 16 1940 to October 25 1945
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Locy Type |
1940-01-22
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First Day of Postal Service
Other Information
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
American Defense Service Medal (with Fleet clasp)
- American Campaign Medal Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (1) - World War II Victory Medal
NAMESAKE - A river in California
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