MUSTIN DD 413
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.
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Sims Class Destroyer
- USS MUSTIN DD-413
Commissioned September 15 1939 - Decommissioned August 29 1946
Damaged in Atom Bomb Test at Bikini Atoll July 1946
Scuttled off Kwajalein April 18 1948
Stricken April 30 1948
Keel Laid December 20 1937 - Launched December 8 1938
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- Covers Page 1 (1939-41)
Postmarks
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Locy Type |
1938-12-08
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Dual Launching with USS Russell DD-414. Cachet by Gordan A. Shaw
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1939-09-15
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First Day in Commission, cachet by George V. Sadworth
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1939-09-15
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First Day in Commission
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1939-09-25
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Keel Laying of USS Hornet CV-8 by Dr. S. E. Hutnick
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1939-11-03
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Shakedown Cruise
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1939-12-07
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Shakedown Cruise, cachet by Loring W. Stannard, sponsored by Tazewell G. Nicholson
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1941-05-02
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Note:
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1941-12-17
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Mark from back of cover
Parcel Post mark used for registered mail
Other Information
MUSTIN received 13 battle stars for World War II service
NAMESAKE - Henry C. Mustin (February 6 1874 - August 23 1923)
Mustin was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1892. He was commended for distinguished service in command of SAMAR during the capture of Vigan, Philippines, in 1899, when he towed boats carrying the landing party to shore and covered the assault so effectively that not one casualty was suffered. A key member of the Navy’s first band of gallant aviators, Mustin piloted the first aircraft ever catapulted from a ship, and flew the first combat missions of American aircraft from Mississippi during the Mexican campaign in 1914. Captain Mustin was the first Commander of Aircraft Squadrons, Battle Fleet. He died August 23 1923
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