Smokescreen being laid by PT-305 as it approaches the coast of southern France during invasion, France, 1944
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
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Photograph. Smokescreen being laid by sailors on stern of cruising patrol torpedo boat, probably PT-305. France. 1944
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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.
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France
Latitude:
46.000
Longitude:
2.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Torpedo boats--American--France
Amphibious operations--France
Smoke--France
Sailors--American--France