Stern of PT-305 as it cruises through water, ETO

Gift of Mitch Cirlot
Description: 

Photograph. Stern of American patrol torpedo boat (probably PT-305) as it cruises through water; large hill on coastline in distance. Near France or Italy. 1944-45

Image Information

Donor: 
Mr. Mitch Cirlot
Accession Number: 
2014.445.053
Date: 
1944
1945
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Unit: 
PT-305
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 22 (MTBRon 22)
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Topical Subjects: 
Torpedo boats--American--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