McGOWAN DD 678
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 June 30 1943 - Launched November 14 1943 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1945-57)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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1st Commissioning December 20 1943 to April 30 1946
Locy Type |
1945-06-01
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Mark from back of cover
2nd Commissioning July 6 1951 to November 30 1960
Locy Type |
1951-07-06 |
First Day Postal Service
Locy Type |
1954-02-04 |
Note:
Locy Type |
1953-08-13 |
Note:
Locy Type |
1952-04-24 |
Note:
Locy Type |
1957-12-17 |
Note:
Locy Type |
1957-12-17 |
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Other Information
McGOWAN received 9 battle stars for World War II, and 2 battle stars for Korean service
NAMESAKE - Rear Adm. Samuel McGowan (September 1 1870 - November 11 1934)
McGowan was commissioned Assistant Paymaster March 15 1894. On July 1 1914 he was appointed Paymaster General and Chief of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts with the rank of Rear Admiral. Holding that office until his retirement in 1920, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for the preparation and execution of plans to maintain the fleets during World War I. He died November 11 1934 at Laurens
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