AARON WARD DD 483

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.

USS AARON WARD DD-483
Commissioned 4 March 1942
SUNK by Japanese Aircraft 7 April 1943 off Guadalcanal
27 of her crew were lost with the ship and remain on duty

Naval Covers

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USS Aaron Ward DD-483 Covers Page 1 (1942)

Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Postmark Date	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

Post Office Established 2 March 1942 - Disestablished 7 April 1943

Locy Type
FDC 3z (BTB)

1942-03-04

First Day in Commission, Censored, WWII use

Other Information

USS AARON WARD earned 3 Battle Stars for her WWII service.

NAMESAKE - Rear Admiral Aaron Ward, USN (10 October 1851 - 5 July 1918)

Three ships of the US Navy have been named in his honor; USS Aaron Ward DD-132, USS Aaron Ward DD-483 and USS Aaron Ward DD-773/DM-34

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