JOHN R CRAIG DD 885

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.

Gearing Class Destroyer Keel Laid November 17 1944 - Launched April 14 1945 USS JOHN R. CRAIG DD-885 Commissioned August 20 1945 - Decommissioned July 27 1979 Struck from Naval Register July 27 1979 Sunk as target June 17 1980 off California

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1. Covers Page 1    (1946-70)

 

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

 

Locy Type 2 USCS Postmark Catalog Illus. J-8

1946-02-06

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Locy Type 2 USCS Postmark Catalog Illus. J-8a

1953-11-16

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Locy Type 2(n)

1947-04-18

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Locy Type 2(n) (USS)

1966-08-20

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Locy Type 9efu USCS Postmark Catalog Illus. J-8c

1953-11-16

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Locy Type 9ef(nu) (USS)

1970-03-10

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Other Information

JOHN R. CRAIG received 4 battle stars for her Korean War service

NAMESAKE - Lieutenant Commander John Rich Craig, USN (1906–1943)
Craig was Commanding Officer of USS GRAMPUS SS-207 and was killed in action when the submarine was sunk by Japanese destroyers in the Blackett Strait on March 5 1943. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

 

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