PLATTE AO 186

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.

Cimarron Class Fleet Oiler Keel Laid February 2 1981 - Launched January 30 1982 USS PLATTE AO-186 Commissioned April 16 1983 - Decommissioned June 30 1999 Struck from Naval Register June 30 1999 Laid up June 30 1999 in National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River Group

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1    (1983-93)

 

Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Date From to Date To	Thumbnail Link To Close-Up Image	Thumbnail Link To Full Cover Image

 

Locy Type FDPS 2-1(n+)

1983-01-29

First Day Postal Service

 

Locy Type FDPS 9-1(n+u)

1983-01-29

First Day Postal Service

 

Locy Type 2-1(n+) (USS)

1986-07-04

Rededication of the Statue of Liberty on July 4, 1986
International Naval Review - Nordic Cachets

 

Locy Type 2-1p(n+) (USS)

1993-02-04

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USPS Pictorial "Decommissioning Ceremony Station" Norfolk, VA

1999-06-25

Decommissioning
Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS

 

USPS Pictorial "Last Day In Commission Station" Norfolk, VA

1999-06-30

Decommissioning
Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS

 

Other Information

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Joint Meritorious Unit Award - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (3) - National Defense Service Medal - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Armed Forces Service Medal (2) - Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation - Coast Guard SOS Ribbon - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

NAMESAKE - A river in Nebraska

 

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