GENERAL A W BREWSTER AP 155
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.
Keel Laid October 16 1944 - Launched January 21 1945 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1946)
Postmarks
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1946-02-01 |
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1945-05-06 |
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As AP-155. This cancel is not identified with the ship, so the cover was posted either on another ship or ashore.
Other Information
GENERAL A. W. BREWSTER earned 4 battle stars for Korean War service
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal - National Defense Service Medal - Korean Service Medal (4) - United Nations Service Medal - Republic of Korea War Service Medal (retroactive)
NAMESAKE - Andre Walker Brewster (December 9 1862 - March 27 1942)
Brewster was commissioned 2d Lieutenant of Infantry in January 1885. He served at various posts in the western states until the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. During the Cuban campaign Brewster took part in the siege of Santiago with the 9th Infantry. Later he served with the 9th Regiment in the Battle of Tienstin, and other engagements in China during the Boxer Rebellion. Brewster was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during the Battle of Tientsin July 13 1900; and, after relative peace had been restored, he served as military attaché at Peking. Returning to the United States, Brewster was Inspector General until 1917 when he was assigned to Headquarters, American Expeditionary Force. Following his service in World War I, for which he received the Distinguished Service Medal, he assumed command of the 1st Corps Area, with headquarters in Boston, where he remained until his retirement December 9 1925. Major General Brewster died at Boston March 27 1942
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