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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.

 

Thumbnail Link To Cachet Close-Up Image	Thumbnail Link To Full Cover Front Image	Thumbnail Link To Postmark or Back Image	Postmark Date Postmark Type Killer Bar Text Ship --------- Category

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January - September 1945
 

N/A		N/A	1945-02-03 USPO Machine Cancel Wilmington NC
			Launching Wilmington NC Naval Auxiliary USS DIAMOND HEAD {AE-19}

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N/A			1945-03-20 USPO Machine Cancel Newport News VA
			Launching Newport News, VA. Aircraft Carrier USS MIDWAY {CV-41}

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N/A		N/A	1945-04-28 USPO Duplex Cancel Newport News VA
			Launching Newport News VA (LSD) Landing Ship Dock USS COMSTOCK {LSD-19}

From the Bob Govern collection.

 

N/A		N/A	1945-05-12 USPO Duplex Cancel "Navy Yard Sta." Portsmouth VA
			Launching Norfolk Navy Yard Aircraft Carrier USS TARAWA {CV-40}

From the Bob Govern collection.

 

N/A		N/A	1945-06-03 USPO Duplex Cancel "Navy Yard Sta." Portsmouth VA
			Christening - Commissioning Norfolk Navy Yard Aircraft Carrier USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN {CV-39}

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N/A			1945-09-10 Locy Type 2# USS Walsh APD-111
			First Day Commission Norfolk Navy Yard Aircraft Carrier USS MIDWAY {CV-41}

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N/A		N/A	1945-09-16 Locy Type 9efu USS Ruchamkin APD-89
			First Day Commission USS RUCHAMKIN APD 89 (ex - DE 228)

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