ALBERT DAVID FF 1050

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.

Garcia Class Destroyer Escort Keel Laid April 29 1964 - Launched December 19 1964 USS ALBERT DAVID DE-1050 Commissioned October 19 1968 USS ALBERT DAVID FF-1050 Reclassified Frigate (FF) June 30 1975 Decommissioned September 28 1988 PARANA D-27 (Brazilian Naval Service) Leased to Brazil September 18 1989 and renamed Sold to Brazil January 24 2001

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1. Albert David Covers Page 1    (1964-89)

 

Postmarks

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

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Post Office Established October 19 1968 - Disestablished September 18 1989

 

Locy Type FDC 2(n+) Oct 19, 1968

1968-10-19

As DE-1050
First Day in Commission
FDC covers are backdated - USCS Postmark Catalog

 

Locy Type FDPS 2(n+) Dec 8, 1968

1968-12-08

As DE-1050
First Day Postal Service

 

Locy Type 2(n+) (USS)

1971-09-07

As DE-1050

 

Locy Type 2tnu (USS) (FF at top, 1050 at bottom)

1975-12-01

As FF-1050

 

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

1979-06-14

As FF-1050

 

Locy Type 9ef(n+u) (USS)

1972-08-21

As DE-1050

 

Locy Type 9-1(n+u) (USS)

1977-12-15

As FF-1050

 

Locy Type LDC 9-1(n+u)

1989-09-18

As FF-1050
Last Day in Commission

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Locy Type 2tnu (USS) (FF at top, 1050 at bottom)

1989-09-27

As FF-1050
Posted after decommission date (1989-09-18)
USCS Postmark Catalog states "Postmarks retained and used until Sep 28, 1989"

 

Other Information

ALBERT DAVID earned 3 Battle Stars for Vietnam service

NAMESAKE - Lt. Albert Leroy David (July 18 1902 – September 17 1945)
David was an officer in the United States Navy during World War II and a recipient of the Medal of Honor and two Navy Crosses. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his role in helping to capture a German submarine, the U-505, off the coast of French West Africa in June 1944. David died before his medal could be presented to him.

 

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