WOOLSEY DD 437
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.
- Gleaves Class Destroyer
- USS WOOLSEY DD-437
Commissioned May 7 1941 - Decommissioned June 13 1946
Stricken July 1 1971
Sold June 12 1974 and broken up for scrap
Keel Laid October 9 1939 - Launched February 12 1941
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- Covers Page 1 (1941-45)
Postmarks
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USPO Machine |
1941-02-12
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Hutnick Launching Cachet
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Locy Type |
1941-05-24
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First Day of Postal Service
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Locy Type |
1945-12-10
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Locy Type |
1941-08-29
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Other Information
WOOLSEY earned seven battle stars during World War II
NAMESAKE - Father and son Woolsey
Commodore Melancthon Taylor Woolsey (1782 - May 18 1838)
Served in the Quasi-War with France and The War of 1812
Commodore Melancthon Brooks Woolsey (August 11 1817 - October 2 1874)
Served during The Civil War
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