MADDOX DD 622
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 MADDOX DD-622
Commissioned October 31 1942
SUNK by German aircraft off Gela Sicily July 10 1943
Gleaves Class Destroyer
Keel Laid May 7 1942 - Launched September 15 1942
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- Covers Page 1 (1943)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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USPO Machine Cancel |
1942-09-15 |
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N/A |
Launching
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Locy Type |
1943-05-29 |
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Other Information
NAMESAKE - Captain William A. T. Maddox, USMC (1814 - January 1 1889).
Born in Charles County, Maryland, in 1814, Maddox commanded a volunteer company in the Creek and Seminole Wars in 1836, and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps on October 14 1837. Serving in the Mexican-American War, he was breveted captain for “gallant and meritorious conduct” as Military Commandant of the Middle District of California during a Mexican uprising at Monterey and during the Battle of Santa Clara, California, January 3 1847.
Three ships of the US Navy have been named in his honor; USS Maddox DD-168, USS Maddox DD-622 and USS Maddox DD-731.
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