LIEUTENANT ROBERT CRAIG T-AK 252
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.
- USAT BOWLING GREEN VICTORY
Placed in commission (Date Unknown)
- USAT LT. ROBERT CRAIG
Renamed (Date Unknown)
Acquired by the US Navy from the Maritime Commission August 9 1950
- USNS LT. ROBERT CRAIG T-AK-252
Placed in service with the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) August 9 1950
Placed out of service June 15 1973
Struck from the Naval Register June 15 1973 - Sold by the Maritime Administration December 26 1973
LT. George W. G. Boyce Class Cargo Ship
Keel Laid June 21 1945 as "SS Bowling Green Victory" a Maritime Commission type (VC2-S-AP2) hull
Launched August 28 1945 - Delivered to her War Shipping Administration operator, J. H. Winchester September 27 1945
Returned to the Maritime Commission in July 1946 and transferred to US Army custody
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- Covers Page 1 (1964)
Postmarks
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USPO Machine |
1964-10-09 |
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1964 Arctic Operations cachet
Other Information
USNS LT ROBERT CRAIG received the following awards during her Naval career - National Defense Service Medal - Vietnam Service Medal (1) - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
NAMESAKE - 2d Lt. Robert Craig, USA, a native of Scotland, died July 11 1943 during fierce ground fighting near Favoratta, Sicily. While attached to the 3d Infantry Division, he successfully located a hidden German machinegun emplacement which had halted the advance of his company. Bravely, he charged through automatic fire and killed the enemy guncrew. Shortly thereafter, as he led his platoon down an open ridge, Lieutenant Craig and his men came under vicious fire from about 100 enemy riflemen. Without hesitation and in disregard for his own safety, he ordered his men to withdraw while he charged the overwhelming force. He reached to within 25 yards of the enemy and fatally shot five hostile soldiers before succumbing to withering gunfire. Inspired by his intrepid action, his men drove the enemy from the area and inflicted heavy casualties on the German force. For his unfaltering gallantry and courageous self‑sacrifice, Lieutenant Craig was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.
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