SHOUP DDG 86
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 17 January 2000 - Launched 22 November 2000 |
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- USS Shoup DDG-86 Covers Page 1 (2000-2002)
Postmarks
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Locy Type |
2002-06-22 |
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Commissioning, cachet by the Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
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Locy Type FDC F |
2002-06-22 |
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Commissioning, serviced by Wolfgang Hechler
USPS Pictorial Postmarks
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USPS Pictorial |
2002-06-22 |
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Commissioning, cachet by the Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
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USPS 4-bar |
2000-01-17 |
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Keel Laying, cachet by the Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
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USPS Pictorial |
2002-06-22 |
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Commissioning, cachet by Wolfgang Hechler
Other Information
NAMESAKE - General David Monroe Shoup, USMC (December 30 1904 - January 13 1983).
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of all Marine Corps troops in action against enemy Japanese forces on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands, from November 20-22
1943, then-Colonel David M. Shoup was awarded the Medal of Honor.
His last assignment in the US Marine Corps was as the 22nd Commandant of the Marine Corps.
General Davis' medals and decorations include; Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Combat “V” and Gold Star in lieu of a second award, Letter of Commendation with Commendation Ribbon, Purple Heart with Gold Star in lieu of a second award, Expeditionary Unit Citation, Yangtze Service Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Base clasp, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze stars, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the British Distinguished Service Order.
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