MERAPI AF 38
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 14 August 1944 - Launched 4 October 1944 Acquired by the Navy 5 March 1945 |
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- USS Merapi AF-38 Covers Page 1 (DATE RANGE)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Postmark Date |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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USPO |
1949-07-18 |
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The ship had no postal facilities.
Other Information
USS MERAPI earned the China Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 1 Battle star. the World War II Victory Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp), the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal w/ 5 Battle stars, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (2 awards), the United Nations Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal during her Naval career.
NAMESAKE - Named after Mount Merapi, the mountain in Java, Indonesia.
The ships sponsor was Mrs. A. B. Matthews.
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