DRACO AK 79
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.
- Crater Class Cargo Ship
- USS DRACO AK-79
Commissioned February 16 1943 - Decommissioned November 28 1945
Returned to Maritime Commission on the same day for disposal
Fate unknown
Keel Laid (Date unknown)
Launched January 19 1943 as JOHN M. PALMER
Acquired by U.S. Navy January 31 1943 and renamed
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- Covers Page 1 (1945)
Postmarks
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| POSTMARK TYPE | DATE FROM to DATE TO |
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THUMBNAIL LINK TO FULL COVER IMAGE |
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Locy Type |
1945-05-11 |
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Locy Type |
1945-11-27 |
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Last Day of Postal Service - Decommissioning
Other Information
Earned 2 Battle Stars (WWII)
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Consolidation of The Solomons, the invasions of Cape Torokina, Bougainville, and of Emirau Island July-August 1944
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Okinawa operations July 1945
NAMESAKE - Named for a northern constellation
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