PT-10 cruising past Statue of Liberty, New York
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
Description:
Photograph. Mass produced picture of patrol torpedo (PT) boat 10 cruising in New York harbor; Statue of Liberty in background. Personal caption on photo reverse: "Boat Joe was on." New York, New York. 1940-41
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1940
1941
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Items from the U.S. Naval service of Joe Cirlot who served aboard PT-305 in the Mediterranean Theater. Joseph Cirlot served as a motor machinist mate on PT-305. He was a member of the comissioning crew that accepted the boat from Higgins Industries on December 8, 1943. Joeseph served on PT-305 for numerous patrols, the invasion of Southern France and the invasion of Elba.This collection includes personal items from his time in France, including the ensign and comissioning pennant from PT-305.
[accept all material - returning nothing to donor per Tom C's request.] 1 holinger box and 1 framed item.
Geography:
New York
Latitude:
40.700
Longitude:
-74.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Torpedo boats--American--New York
Monuments & memorials--United States