WWII USS Drum Submarine Launching May 12 1941 Postal Cover

This is a postal cover for the US Submarine Drum Launched May 12, 194Cachet by Portsmouth Navy Yard Improvement Association. The USS Drum (SS-228) was launched 12 May 1941 by Portsmouth Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. Thomas Holcomb; and commissioned 1 November 1941, Lieutenant Commander R. H. Rice in command. The USS Drum was decommissioned 16 February 1946, and on 18 March 1947 began service at Washington, D.C., to members of the Naval Reserve in the Potomac River Naval Command which continued through 196Of Drum's 13 war patrols, all save the second, ninth, and last two were designated successful." She received a total of 12 battle stars for World War II service. She is credited with sinking 15 ships. a total of 80,580 tons of enemy shipping.

Circa May 12, 1941.

About 6-1/2" in width by 3-1/2" in height.

Printed paper with dark blue ink.

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This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. 3@VAX91 LACX05/07 S(1)VACX06/10/22

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): Foxing on front and back.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.