GYSGT FRED W STOCKHAM T-AK 3017
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.
- LICA MAERSK (Commercial Service) Delivered to the Maersk Line circa 1980
- USNS SODERMAN T-AKR-299 Placed in service in 1998 under the direction of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) operated by Bay State Management Inc.
- USNS GYSGT FRED W. STOCKHAM T-AK-3017 Placed in service March 1 2001
1ST LT. Harry L. Martin Class Maritime Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Prepositioning Ship
Built as "MV Lica Maersk" at Lindovaerftet, Odense, Denmark
Acquired by the US Navy November 11 1997
Converted for MSC service at National Steel and Ship Building Co., San Diego, CA.
Placed out of service in 2000 for conversion to an enhanced prepositioning ship.
Still in service as of 2024
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- Covers Page 1 (2007)
Postmarks
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Other Information
NAMESAKE - Pfc. William A. Soderman, USA (March 20 1912 - October 20 1980)
A native of West Haven, Conn. Pfc. Soderman was assigned to Company K, 9th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division during World War II. On December 17, 1944, Pfc. Soderman defended a key road junction near Rocherath, Belgium. Under severe artillery barrage, mortar and machine gun fire, he remained at his post and successfully held off German counteroffenses by disabling three enemy tanks with a bazooka at point blank range before being wounded. Distinguishing himself by conspicuous gallantry and unfaltering courage against overwhelming odds, above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy, President Harry S Truman presented Pfc. Soderman the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on Oct. 12, 1945.
NAMESAKE - GySgt Fred William Stockham, USMC (March 16 1881 – June 22 1918)
GySgt Stockham enlisted in the USMC on three different occassions and served in various countries; 1903-1907 (Philippines and China), 1912-1916 (Nicaragua), 1916-1918 (France).
GySgt Stockham was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrificial valor during the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I and the Croix de Guerre by the French government. GySgt Stockham was assigned to the 96th Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment.
USS Stockham DD-683 and USNS GySgt Fred W. Stockham T-AK-3017 were named for GySgt. Fred W. Stockham, USMC.
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