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Mili Atoll Surrender Vessel, 1945 - USS Levy (DE-162). ...
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Mili Atoll Surrender Vessel, 1945 - USS Levy (DE-162). In a precursor to what would take place on the USS Missouri in 10 days, the USS Levy was host to the first formal surrender of Japanese territory, the historic beginning of the end of WWII. This was in August 1945, when the Levy hosted a formal surrender.The ensign of the Levy is a wool bunting, approximately 60" X 108", 48-star, double applique, sewn stripe flag finished with a heading and grommets. The flag is marked on the obverse hoist, "JAP SURR MILLE" and "USS LEVY," additionally there is an Annin makers mark for a "Sterling" brand flag.
USS Levy (DE-162), a Cannon-class destroyer escort, was commissioned in 1943. She was named in honor of Commodore Uriah P. Levy, USN, the first commodore of the Jewish faith, who was instrumental in helping to end the practice of flogging as a punishment. A veteran of the war of 1812, Commodore Levy was also a real estate investor and philanthropist.
The Levy arrived in the Pacific theatre in August of 1943 and was immediately tasked with screening and escort duties of the vital oilers. Over the next eight months, she participated in operations in the central and south Pacific. In the summer of 1944, she supported both the invasion of the Marianas and the 3rd fleet. In November, she sailed to the US west coast for a month-long refit before returning to the Pacific in March1945 and resumed her escort duties, as well as, shore bombardment duties to reduce the remaining Japanese garrisons in the Marshall Islands.
Mid-Summer of 1945, was the pinnacle of the USS Levy's career. On August 18th, the Levy entered the lagoon at Mili Atoll, a 92-island archipelago in the Marshall Islands, where the first Japanese formal surrender ceremony took place on her boat deck.
After Mille, the Levy witnessed another formal surrender at Wake Island and departed the warzone for the West Coast.
For her service during WWII, the USS Levy was accorded the following awards: Combat Action Ribbon, American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with five campaign stars, and the WWII Victory Medal.
An ensign from the Levy is a rare opportunity for a Collector of the Pacific War, the USMC, WWII, Mille Island, or DE collectors.
The Levy ensign is in good Condition. It is used, worn, and soiled, but otherwise complete.
This flag was formerly in the collection of Dr. Clarence Rungee, and is accompanied by his original museum inventory sheet with identifying information.
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2020 June 6 Historic Flags of WWII and other Historic Flags Signature Auction - Dallas #6226 (go to Auction Home page)
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