DUNCAN DD 485

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 DUNCAN DD-485
Commissioned April 16 1942
SUNK (Japanese Warships) October 12 1942 off Guadalcanal
50 of her crew were lost with the ship and remain on duty

Naval Covers

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Covers Page 1 (1940-42)

Postmarks

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

Post office established April 15 1942 - Disestablished November 19 1942

Locy Type
FDPS 3z

1942-04-16

First Day Postal Service, cachet by Dr. S. E. Hutnick.

Locy Type
3z (BBT)

1942-05-21

Censored wartime (WWII) use

Other Information

DUNCAN earned 1 Battle Star for WWII service
* Battle of Solomon Islands
October 1942

NAMESAKE - Silas Duncan (1788 - September 14 1834) Duncan was appointed Midshipman November 15 1809. While Third Lieutenant of SARATOGA during the Battle of Lake Champlain, September 11 1814, he was sent in a gig to order the gunboats to retire. He succeeded in delivering the orders despite concentrated enemy fire which severely wounded him and caused the loss of his right arm. For his gallant conduct he was thanked by and Congress. From 1814 to 1824 Commander Duncan saw active service on board INDEPENDENCE, HORNET, GUERRIERE, CYANE and FERRET. He died September 14 1834 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

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