Description: USS Growler SS-215 memorial submarine cover honoring this brave World War II, 311 foot long Gato Class diesel sub commissioned in 1942. Lt. Commander Howard Gilmore, USN was awarded the Medal of Honor for his fearless attacks on enemy ships. This submarine was built at Groton, CT and commissioned on 20 March 1942 and was ordered to the Pacific Theater. The vessel and crew arrived in Pearl Harbor in June 1942 and prepared for their first war patrol. ( see the web pages for the dramatic battle details) She completed 11 war patrols in the Pacific and the skipper was awarded the Medal of Honor, but was never heard from again in November 1944. Postwar enemy records suggest she was sunk by an enemy ship or her own errant torpedo. The postmark from Groton, CT is dated Dec 25, 1982. The blue printed photo cachet #3142 of the actual submarine at a dock, was prepared by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 20 cent flag stamp on an envelope with with gum on the flap. Seller has over 200 different submarine covers. Check out my other items! These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 4.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2024-11-22T18:49:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Lost Submarines: Submarine
Place of Origin: United States
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Color: Blue
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
Denomination: 20 Cent
Year of Issue: 1982
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Type: Naval Cover
Quality: New
Branch: U S Navy
State: Connecticut
Event: Naval
Country: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
