USS Pompano SS-181 memorial submarine cover honoring this brave World War II 298 foot long Porpose Class diesel sub commissioned on June 12, 1937. She was built at the Mare Island Navy Yard.

She was lost on 17 Sept 1943 off Japan. It appears she was sunk by a mine on that date. The proud vessel was credited with sinking many enemy ships. 

The first day postmark is from Keystone, SD  dated June 14, 2024. The color photo cachet #2831 of the actual submarine was prepared by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a forever Flag stamp (FDOI) and a 29 cent red submarine stamp # 2838e. 

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These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte

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