Cachet Maker John N Lawrence - Revision history

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	John Noble Lawrence was from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, born in 1889 and primarily raised by his mother. In May 1910 he enlisted in the navy, and quickly became rated as a pharmacist-mate. From 1918-1922 he was a warrant officer, but then reverted back to chief pharmacist. Early in his career he saw duty in the Philippines, and in the mid-1930's was at Shanghai, China.		John Noble Lawrence was from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, born in 1889 and primarily raised by his mother. In May 1910 he enlisted in the navy, and quickly became rated as a pharmacist-mate. From 1918-1922 he was a warrant officer, but then reverted back to chief pharmacist. Early in his career he saw duty in the Philippines, and in the mid-1930's was at Shanghai, China. In March 1937 he transferred back to the west coast.

	It appears he became a collector during the 1930's, and while in China with the 4th Regiment USMC, created a number of colorful and highly sought after covers. He is listed as an affiliate member of USCS (#696) in 1936. Lawrence retired from the navy in 1939 as a CPHM, but went back into the service during WWII and once again became a warrant officer. He lived at San Diego, and was stationed at the Naval Hospital there during the war. His name is also seen on various philatelic covers into the mid-1940's.		It appears he became a collector during the 1930's, and while in China with the 4th Regiment USMC, created a number of colorful and highly sought after covers. He is listed as an affiliate member of USCS (#696) in 1936. Lawrence retired from the navy in 1939 as a CPHM, but went back into the service during WWII and once again became a warrant officer. He lived at San Diego, and was stationed at the Naval Hospital there during the war. His name is also seen on various philatelic covers into the mid-1940's.

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	1932-10-27<br/>Non-Postal Marking<br/>Anchor and U.S.N.<br/>[[~~Other_USNavy_NAD_Hawthorne_NV_~~ \| Naval Ammunition Depot]]<br/>Hawthorne NV		1932-10-27<br/>Non-Postal Marking<br/>Anchor and U.S.N.<br/>[[OtherUS_Navy_NAD_Hawthorne_NV_ \| Naval Ammunition Depot]]<br/>Hawthorne NV
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	John Noble Lawrence was from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, born in 1889 and primarily raised by his mother. In May 1910 he enlisted in the navy, and quickly became rated as a pharmacist-mate. From 1918-1922 he was a warrant officer, but then reverted back to chief pharmacist. Early in his career he saw duty in the Philippines, and in the mid-1930's was at Shanghai, China.		John Noble Lawrence was from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, born in 1889 and primarily raised by his mother. In May 1910 he enlisted in the navy, and quickly became rated as a pharmacist-mate. From 1918-1922 he was a warrant officer, but then reverted back to chief pharmacist. Early in his career he saw duty in the Philippines, and in the mid-1930's was at Shanghai, China.

	It appears he became a collector during the 1930's, and while in China with the 4th ~~Marines~~, created a number of colorful and highly sought after covers. He is listed as an affiliate member of USCS (#696) in 1936. Lawrence retired from the navy in 1939 as a CPHM, but went back into the service during WWII and once again became a warrant officer. He lived at San Diego, and was stationed at the Naval Hospital there during the war. His name is also seen on various philatelic covers into the mid-1940's.		It appears he became a collector during the 1930's, and while in China with the 4th Regiment USMC, created a number of colorful and highly sought after covers. He is listed as an affiliate member of USCS (#696) in 1936. Lawrence retired from the navy in 1939 as a CPHM, but went back into the service during WWII and once again became a warrant officer. He lived at San Diego, and was stationed at the Naval Hospital there during the war. His name is also seen on various philatelic covers into the mid-1940's.

	John Lawrence was married to Agnes Small prior to 1920, but they did not have children. Agnes passed away at San Diego in 1952, and John died in 1962.		John Lawrence was married to Agnes Small prior to 1920, but they did not have children. Agnes passed away at San Diego in 1952, and John died in 1962.

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			John Noble Lawrence was from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, born in 1889 and primarily raised by his mother. In May 1910 he enlisted in the navy, and quickly became rated as a pharmacist-mate. From 1918-1922 he was a warrant officer, but then reverted back to chief pharmacist. Early in his career he saw duty in the Philippines, and in the mid-1930's was at Shanghai, China.

			It appears he became a collector during the 1930's, and while in China with the 4th Marines, created a number of colorful and highly sought after covers. He is listed as an affiliate member of USCS (#696) in 1936. Lawrence retired from the navy in 1939 as a CPHM, but went back into the service during WWII and once again became a warrant officer. He lived at San Diego, and was stationed at the Naval Hospital there during the war. His name is also seen on various philatelic covers into the mid-1940's.

			John Lawrence was married to Agnes Small prior to 1920, but they did not have children. Agnes passed away at San Diego in 1952, and John died in 1962.

			(quick research by Lloyd Ferrell, Sept. 2021)


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	1932-10-27<br/>Non-Postal Marking<br/>Anchor and U.S.N.<br/>[[~~OtherUS_Navy_Ammunition_Depot_Hawthorne_ Nevada_~~ \| Naval Ammunition Depot]]<br/>Hawthorne NV		1932-10-27<br/>Non-Postal Marking<br/>Anchor and U.S.N.<br/>[[Other_USNavy_NAD_Hawthorne_NV_ \| Naval Ammunition Depot]]<br/>Hawthorne NV
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GregCiesielski at 17:10, 4 March 2010

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Cachets should be listed in chronological order based on earliest known usage. Use
the postmark date or best guess. This applies to add-on cachets as well.<br/><br/>
John N. Lawrence Page 1<br/>
[[Cachet_Maker_John_N_Lawrence_Page_2 | John N. Lawrence Page 2]]   (Patriotic Covers)<br/>
[[Cachet_Maker_John_N_Lawrence_Page_3 | John N. Lawrence Page 3]]   (Self Created Postmarks from Shanghai)



<br/> <br/><table width="95%" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0">
<tr><th valign="center" align="center" width="120">Thumbnail Link To Cachet Close-Up Image
</th><th valign="center" align="center" width="220">Thumbnail Link To<br/>Full Cover Front Image
</th><th valign="center" align="center" width="120">Thumbnail Link To<br/>Postmark or Back Image
</th><th valign="center">Primary Date<br/>Postmark Type<br/>Killer Bar Text<br/>
Ship<br/>---------<br/>Category</th></tr></table>






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[[Image:GregCiesielski_Hawthorne_NAD_19321027_2_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
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[[Image:GregCiesielski_Hawthorne_NAD_19321027_2_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Hawthorne_NAD_19321027_1_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
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1932-10-27<br/>Non-Postal Marking<br/>Anchor and U.S.N.<br/>[[OtherUS_Navy_Ammunition_Depot_Hawthorne_ Nevada_ | Naval Ammunition Depot]]<br/>Hawthorne NV
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Navy Day
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Fancy "Received" cancel on the back along with Lawrence's address,




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No Image
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[[Image:GregCiesielski_Tuscaloosa_CA37_19341018_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Tuscaloosa_CA37_19341018_1_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
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1934-10-18<br/>Locy Type 3 (BC-BBT)<br/>"HELLO / BARBADOS"<br/>[[TUSCALOOSA_CA_37_ | USS Tuscaloosa CA-37]]
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Shakedown Cruise
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The USS Tuscaloosa was on her shakedown cruise when this cover was postmarked. The cachet was to be used for Fleet Review in May 1934. Lawrence's initial (J.N.L.) can be seen on the back of this cover.




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No Image
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[[Image:GregCiesielski_Monocacy_PR2_19341027_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Monocacy_PR2_19341027_1_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center">
1934-10-27<br/>Locy Type 5hks<br/>"NANKING / CHINA"<br/>[[MONOCACY_PR_2_ | USS Monocacy PR-2]]
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
Navy Day
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The sailor in the cachet is believed to be John Lawrence. Lawrence's rubberstamp marking can be seen on the back of this cover.




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<tr><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Monocacy_PR2_19350131_1_Postmark.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Monocacy_PR2_19350131_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Monocacy_PR2_19350131_1_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
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1935-01-31<br/>Locy Type 6efu<br/>[[OtherUS_Asiatic_Fleet_ | "Yangtze Patrol Branch"]]<br/>[[MONOCACY_PR_2_ | USS Monocacy PR-5]]
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N/A
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John N. Lawrence's marking is on the back.




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No Image
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[[Image:GregCiesielski_Monocacy_PR2_19350204_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
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No Image
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1935-02-04<br/>Locy Type 5hks<br/>"NANKING / CHINA"<br/>[[MONOCACY_PR_2_ | USS Monocacy PR-2]]
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
Chinese New Year
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Note:




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<tr><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Panay_PR5_19350806_2_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Panay_PR5_19350806_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Panay_PR5_19350806_1_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center">
1935-08-06<br/>Locy Type 3 (BC-BBT)<br/>"HSIAKWAN / CHINA"<br/>[[PANAY_PR_5_ | USS Panay PR-5]]
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N/A
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Sponsored by Deane C. (DC) Bartley, R/S address on back. John N. Lawrence's marking is also on the back.




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<tr><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
No Image
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Lawrence_Card_19360101_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
No Image
</td><td valign="center">
1936-01-01
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N/A
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Note: Advertising card for John Lawrence's cover servicing.




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No Image
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Fulton_PG49_19360314_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Fulton_PG49_19360314_1_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center">
1936-03-14<br/>Locy Type 3<br/>"U.S. MARINES / IN CHINA"<br/>4th Regiment USMC<br/>Shanghai China
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
Cachet comemorates the loss of<br/>[[FULTON_PG_49_ | USS Fulton PG-49]]
</td></tr></table>
Cachet artist is [[Cachet_Maker_C_Guy_Cross_ | C. Guy Cross]]




<br/> <br/><table width="95%" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0">
<tr><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Shanghai_4thReg_19360530_1_Stuffer.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Shanghai_4thReg_19360530_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
No Image
</td><td valign="center">
1936-05-30<br/>Locy Type 3 (TBT)<br/>"U.S. MARINES / IN CHINA"<br/>4th Regiment U.S.M.C.<br/>Shanghai China
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
Honoring the 4th Regiment
</td></tr></table>
Cachet by [[Cachet_Maker_Norwood_B_Scatchard_ | Norwood B. Scatchard]]




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<tr><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
No Image
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Asheville_PG21_19361027_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
No Image
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1936-10-27<br/>Locy Type 3 (AC-TTT)<br/>"NAVY DAY / SHANGHAI"<br/>[[ASHEVILLE_PG_21_ | USS Asheville PG-21]]
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
Navy Day
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Note:




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No Image
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Shanghai_China_19361225_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_Shanghai_China_19370101_1_Back.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center">
1936-12-25<br/>Locy Type 3<br/>"BUY U.S. / GOV'T BONDS"<br/>U.S.N. Purchasing Office, Shanghai China<br/>1937-01-01<br/>Locy Type 3<br/>4th Regiment U.S.M.C., Shanghai China
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
Christmas and New Year greetings
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Backside of the cover shows Lawrence's Regimental Hospital marking.




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[[Image:GregCiesielski_OtherUS_Naval_Hospital_Washington_DC_19381027_1_Postmark.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_OtherUS_Naval_Hospital_Washington_DC_19381027_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:GregCiesielski_OtherUS_Naval_Hospital_Washington_DC_19381027_2_Postmark.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center">
1938-10-27<br/>Locy Type 9v<br/>Locy Type RCVD<br/>[[OtherUS_Naval_Hospital_Washington_DC | Naval Hospital Washington DC]]
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
[[Cachet_Category_Navy_Day_ | Navy Day]]
</td></tr></table>
Cachet by [[Cachet_Maker_Richard_Buchwald_ | Richard Buchwald]]




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<tr><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:Bunter_OtherUS_Naval_Hospital_Washington_DC_19381225_1_cachet.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="220" rowspan="2">
[[Image:Bunter_OtherUS_Naval_Hospital_Washington_DC_19381225_1_front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
[[Image:Bunter_OtherUS_Naval_Hospital_Washington_DC_19381225_1_pm1.jpg|thumb|center|100px]]
</td><td valign="center">
1938-12-25<br/>
Locy Type 9v<br/>
Locy Type SLP (40x5)<br/>
[[OtherUS_Naval_Hospital_Washington_DC | Naval Hospital Washington DC]]<br/>
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
[[Cachet_Category_Christmas_Day|Christmas Day]]<br/>
</td></tr></table>
Notes:




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No Image
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[[Image:GregCiesielski_Lawrence_USCG_19450115_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
No Image
</td><td valign="center">
1945-01-15<br/>Locy Type 7z
</td></tr><tr><td valign="center">
Outgoing mail from Lawrence
</td></tr></table>
USCG Cachet by [[Cachet_Maker_Walter_G_Crosby_ | Walter G. Crosby]]




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No Image
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[[Image:GregCiesielski_Lawrence_YMCA_19450508_1_Front.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
</td><td valign="center" align="center" width="120" rowspan="2">
No Image
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1945-05-08<br/>USPO Slogan Machine Postmark<br/>"Naval Hospital Branch"<br/>San Diego CA
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Outgoing mail from Lawrence
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Army & Navy YMCA envelope, notice the handwritten note "Germany Surrenders"




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