Description: USS APL-26 Naval Cover 1946 BARRACKS SHIP CachetIt was sent 3 Apr 1946. It was franked with stamp "prexie".This cover is in very good, but not perfect condition. Please look at the scan and make your own judgement. International shipping is just $2. However, if order total exceeds $20, then eBay's standard shipping must be used which costs $15.Member USCS #10385 (I also earned the stamp collecting merit badge as a boy!). Please contact me if you have specific cover needs. I have thousands for sale, including; navals (USS, USNS, USCGC, Coast Guard, ship, Maritime), military posts, event, APO, hotel, postal history, memorabilia, etc. I also offer approvals service with FREE SHIPPING to repeat USA customers.USS APL-26 is an APL-17-class barracks ship of the United States Navy. Construction and careerThe ship was laid down on 24 July 1944, by the Pollock-Stockton Shipbuilding Co. and launched on 29 December 1944. She was commissioned on 18 January 1946.[1] She was decommissioned in 1946 and put into the reserve fleet. The ship was then sent to Vietnam by 1967 during the Vietnam War.[2] She took part in several campaigns during the war, from the Tet Offensive until the ending of the war. In March 1971, the ship was transferred to the South Vietnam and renamed HQ-9050. APL-27 was also transferred with the name HQ-9051. In April 1975, North Vietnamese troops captured the ship and her fate is unknown. AwardsCombat Action RibbonPresidential Unit Citation (2 awards)Navy Unit Commendation (3 awards)American Campaign MedalWorld War II Victory MedalNational Defense Service MedalVietnam Service Medal (14 awards)Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit CitationRepublic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal (with Palm clasp)Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Price: 9.99 USD
Location: Weaverville, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-04T23:17:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Condition: Used
Place of Origin: United States
Color: White
Cachet: Barracks Ship
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
Vessel: APL
Year of Issue: 1941-1950
Type: vessel
Era: post WWII
Quality: Used
Branch: Navy
Naval: Ship
Event: Naval
Country: United States
People & Occupations: sailor
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Cancellation Type: Ship Cancel
