HUNTER MARSHALL APD 112
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 March 9 1945 as Rudderow Class Destroyer Escort DE-602 Redesignated High-speed Transport (APD) July 17 1944 Launched May 5 1945 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1945)
Postmarks
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1945-10-27 |
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1945 Navy Day "Victory Cancel"
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1945-11-07 |
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1945-10-23 |
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Cut piece on card
Other Information
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal
NAMESAKE - Hunter Marshall III USNR (October 6 1917 - June 10 1943)
Marshall enlisted in the Naval Reserve July 12 1941. Called to active duty in September, Marshall was appointed Midshipman and attended Midshipman's School at New York. He later attended Armed Guard School and in April 1942, reported to Army transport MERRIMACK and took command of her naval Armed Guard Unit. Carrying military supplies to the Panama Canal Zone, the ship was torpedoed by Submarine J7-68 south of Yucatan Channel June 9 1942. Despite the danger of further attacks Ensign Marshall led his Armed Guard gun crews in furious resistance to the submarine until the forward part of the ship was actually awash. Because of his loyal and determined fighting spirit, Marshall was one of the last to leave the ship and was lost. He was presumed dead June 10 1943, and was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry
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