WILKES DD 441
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.
- Gleaves Class Destroyer
- USS WILKES DD-441
Commissioned April 22 1941 - Decommissioned March 6 1946
Struck from Naval Register March 1 1971
Sold June 29 1972 and broken up for scrap
Keel Laid November 1 1939 - Launched May 31 1940
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- Covers Page 1 (1941-46)
Postmarks
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Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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USPO Duplex |
1939-11-01 |
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No Image |
Keel Laying, cachet by Dr. S. E. Hutnick
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USPO Duplex |
1940-05-31 |
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Launching, cachet by Dr. S. E. Hutnick
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Locy Type |
1941-05-15 |
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First Day of Postal Service, Cachet Artist A. F. Miller
Cachet Sponsored by Boston Navy Yard, Navy Relief Society
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Locy Type |
1941-05-30 |
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Memorial Day, cachet by Henry S. Wright, sponsored by J.B. Peterson and Bushnell Chapter USCS
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Locy Type |
1941-10-11 |
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Cachet by M. Fay Muridge
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Locy Type |
1941-09-22 |
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Note:
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Locy Type P |
1945-10-27 |
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Navy Day. Picture postcard of the IJN Battleship NAGATO.
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Locy Type P |
1945-10-27 |
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Navy Day.
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Locy Type P |
1946-01-05 |
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"U.S.S." missing from upper bar
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Locy Type P |
1945-06-10 |
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Proper use on a Registered Receipt.
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Locy Type |
1946-03-04 |
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Last Day in Commission
Other Information
WILKES received 10 battle stars for her World War II service
NAMESAKE - Charles Wilkes (April 3 1798 – February 8 1877)
Wilkes was an American naval officer and explorer. He is particularly noted for leading the 1838–1842 United States Exploring Expedition, as well as for his role in the Trent Affair during the Civil War.
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