Stacks of crates of artillery shells near wall, Elba
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
Description:
Photograph. Stacks of crates of ammunition sitting on ground; artillery shells, some of which are mortar shells, are laid out in rows on ground. There is a stone wall in background. Elba, Italy. 1944-45
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Date:
1944
1945
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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:
Elba, Isola d'
Latitude:
42.767
Longitude:
10.283
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Crates--Europe
Ammunition--Europe
Mortars (Ordnance)--Europe
Artillery (Weaponry)--Europe