Cachet Maker John G Hawks
John (Jack) G. Hawks - John Hawks (1873-1940) was a native Californian, an army veteran who served in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. He later worked as a screenwriter during the silent movie era of Hollywood before retiring in 1930. *Thanks to Lloyd Ferrell for this historical information.
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.
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1935-06-10 |
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Fleet Review |
The sender, H.E. Collins, was a Chief Machinist Mate aboard the USS Maryland. Courtesy of the Lloyd Ferrell collection.
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1935-06-10 |
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Navy Day |
The sender, H.E. Collins, was a Chief Machinist Mate aboard the USS Maryland. Courtesy of the Lloyd Ferrell collection.
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1935-12-10 |
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Admiral Joseph M. Reeves, USN |
Return address is the CPO Mess, USS Maryland. Courtesy of the Lloyd Ferrell collection.
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1935-12-25 |
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Christmas 1935 |
Return address is the CPO Mess, USS Maryland. Courtesy of the Lloyd Ferrell collection.
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1935-12-25 |
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Christmas 1935 |
Return address is the CPO Mess, USS Maryland. Courtesy of the Lloyd Ferrell collection.
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1936-02-12 |
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Abraham Lincoln's Birthday |
Return address is the CPO Mess, USS Maryland. Courtesy of the Lloyd Ferrell collection.
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1936-02-12 |
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Abraham Lincoln's Birthday |
Return address is the CPO Mess, USS Maryland. Courtesy of the Lloyd Ferrell collection.
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