SHELTON DD 790

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 May 31 1945 - Launched March 8 1946 USS SHELTON DD-790 Commissioned June 21 1946 - Decommissioned March 31 1973 Stricken March 31 1973 LAO YANG DD-20 (Taiwanese Naval Service) Sold to Taiwan April 18 1973 and renamed Decommissioned by Taiwan March 16 1999 Slated to become an artificial reef

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1    (1946-54)

 

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 FDPS 2z

1946-06-27

A First Day of Postal Service cancellation date, although the cachet identifies it as a First Day of Commission cover. Cachet by Morris W. Beck, sponsored by the Registered Cachet Directors

 

Locy Type 2(n) (SHELLTON)

1946-07-25

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Locy Type 2tnu

1951-03-15

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Locy Type 9ef(nu)

1954-06-24

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Locy Type P [2(n), spelling error corrected]

1947-02-22

Washington's Birthday

 

Other Information

SHELTON received eight battle stars for her service in the Korean War and eight battle stars for her service in Vietnam.

NAMESAKE - Ensign James A. Shelton, USN (1916 – June 4 1942).
Ensign Shelton was assigned to Scouting Squadron 6 (VS-6) on April 17 1942 and was reported missing on June 4 1942 during the Battle of Midway. For his heroism and devotion to duty, Ensign Shelton was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

Two US Navy ships have been named in his honor; USS Shelton DE-407 and USS Shelton DD-790.

 

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