REDBUD T-AKL 398
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 21 July 1943 - Launched 11 September 1943 Redesignated "AKL" 31 March 1949 - Recommissioned 23 July 1949 Decommissioned 28 February 1952 Placed Out of Service 10 November 1970 Returned to USCG custody 10 November 1970 Struck from the Navy list 20 November 1970 |
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- USNS Redbud T-AKL-398 Covers Page 1 (1960-1970)
Postmarks
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Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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1st Commissioning May 2 1944 - March 18 1949
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1944-08-28 |
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N/A |
Censored tobacco acknowledgement card to General Motors Corp.
3rd Commissioning 28 February 1952 - 10 November 1970
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Army/Air Force |
1960-07-28 |
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MSTS Arctic Operations 1960 cachet. Signed by the Master.
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Army/Air Force |
1960-10-10 |
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MSTS Arctic Operations 1960 cachet. Chief Engineer H.A. Fish return address and signature.
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Army/Air Force |
1962-07-10 |
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MSTS Arctic Operations 1962 cachet
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Army/Air Force |
1964-07-28 |
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MSTS Arctic Operations 1964 cachet. Signed by the Purser.
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Army/Air Force |
1970-07-13 |
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MSTS Arctic Operations 1970 cachet. Return Address is on the back of this cover.
Other Information
USNS REDBUD earned the National Defense Service Medal during her Naval career.
NAMESAKE - Any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Cercis, bearing pinkish blossoms that appear before the leaves.
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