Ship wreckage in an Italian harbor, Italy, 1944
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
Description:
Photograph. Photograph of ship wreckage in an Italian harbor. Unidentified ship wreckage is in a large body of water, perhaps a bay or harbor; hilly coastline on horizon. Unknown location. Between 11 May 1944 and 1 December 1944
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05/11/1944
12/01/1944
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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:
Italia
Latitude:
42.833
Longitude:
12.833
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Tugboats--Europe
Barges--Europe