She was lost on 17 Sept 1943 off Japan. It appears she sunk a mine on that date. The proud vessel was credited with sinking many enemy ships.
The postmark from Mare Island, CA dated Dec 10, 1980. The color photo cachet #2831 of the actual submarine was prepared by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 15 cent Flag stamp.
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