Servicemen on a PT boat moored to pier, ETO

Gift of Mitch Cirlot
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Photograph. Servicemen on an unidentified patrol torpedo boat, possibly PT-305, moored to pier; damaged wall nearby and war damaged buildings and debris in background. France or Italy. No date

Image Information

Donor: 
Mr. Mitch Cirlot
Accession Number: 
2014.445.020
Date: 
1944
1945
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Topical Subjects: 
Torpedo boats--American--Europe
War damage--Europe
Piers & wharves--Europe
Collection Level: 
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: 
Europe
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Torpedo boats--American--Europe
War damage--Europe
Piers & wharves--Europe