CARLSON DE 9
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 27 November 1942 as "BDE-9" for Great Britain Retained by U.S. (Date unknown) Launched 9 January 1943 Stricken 3 January 1946 Sold 25 November 1946 for scrap |
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Postmarks
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Postmark Date |
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Locy Type 2z* |
1943-06-21 |
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Official Mail. From the Bob Govern collection.
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Locy Type 2z |
1945-08-09 |
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This postmark is not identified with the ship, so the cover was posted either on another ship or ashore.
Other Information
USS CARLSON earned the Combat Action Ribbon, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 2 Battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal during her Naval career.
NAMESAKE - Chief Machinist's Mate Daniel William Carlson, USN (17 April 1899 - 6 June 1942)
Carlson enlisted in the Navy 1 July 1920. After almost continuous sea duty he was appointed Chief Machinist's Mate 5 July 1935. Carlson was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for heroic self-sacrifice in aiding his shipmates when USS Hammann DD-412 was torpedoed in the Battle of Midway 6 June 1942. He lost his life as a result of an underwater explosion after he himself finally left his ship.
The ships sponsor was Mrs. D. W. Carlson.
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