This proud 1934 era destroyer fired on enemy aircraft as she escaped.
Cover franked with a 20 cent flag stamp and a 29 cent submarine attack stamp.
Cover with a DIY Matte and Frame 5x7 makes a fine gift to former serviceman.
USS Henley DD-391 Naval cover for this proud destroyer that was moored in
port and fired on enemy planes during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Cover postmarked on Aug 26, 1984 at Mare island, CA.
Blue photo of the ship on cachet #2779 by Alvin Eckert, USCS #9964.
USS Dewey; This 341 foot Bagley Class destroyer was built Mare Island Navy Yard
and commissioned in 1937. This vessel fought in the Pacific Theater of
WW II and earned four WW II battle stars. She was sunk by an enemy submarine on
3 Oct 1943 off New Guinea.
See her web pages for the details of her design, construction and
service history, including battle narratives.
Seller has covers for over 70 different Pearl Harbor 1941 ships. Check out my other items!
These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte
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