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General stores issue ship is a type of ship used by the United States Navy during World War II and for some time afterwards.

The task of the general stores issue ship was to sail into non-combat, or rear, areas and disburse general stores, such as canned goods, toilet paper, office supplies, etc., to ships and stations.

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General stores issue ship

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General stores issue ship is a type of ship used by the United States Navy during World War II and for some time afterwards. The task of the general stores...

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Type 904 general stores issue ship

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