A T/4 writting a letter aboard a ship
Gift of the Scanlan Family
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Photograph. A technician fourth grade sits by his bunk while writing a letter. Official caption on reverse: "3325. From: Public Relations Division / U.S. Coast Guard / Washington, D.C. / Credit Line Must Read 'Official Coast Guard Photo.' 'DEAR MOM AND DAD--.' Aboard a Coast Guard-manned assault transport headed for the combat zones, an American soldier settles himself on the deck to write his first sea letter to the home folks. Note that his helmet, gun, and barracks bag are close at hand. He is Corp. Tecnhnician Albert J. Vandenavyle of Misawacha, Indiana [sic]." Caption stamped in blue ink: "In rewriting captions please mention 'Coast Guard.' Location unknown. No date
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1941
1945
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Items from the service of John J. Scanlan Jr., who served in the United States Coast Guard. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, Scanlan worked for a newspaper prior to joining the Coast Guard. During the war, he acquired photographs published by the Public Relations Division of the United States Coast Guard. The collection consists of photographs from most of the theaters of operations and depict life in the field and aboard a ship for Coast Guardsmen and Marines. Also included is a satirical piece of military correspondence. See collection 2012.321 for more items from the collection subject.
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Ships--American
Correspondence