Uniformed American sailors on deck of PT boat in England or Scotland, circa 1944
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Uniformed American sailors posing for picture on deck of PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat; enlisted men wearing Dungaree Work Uniforms and officers wearing Khaki Work Uniforms. Personal Caption: "RON 35." England or Scotland. Circa 1944
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1944
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From the service of James Christian Mountcastle, XO (Executive Officer) of RON 35 (Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 35). He was captain of the boat PT-516 "The Flying Gini." Every photograph in the collection has a stamp on back reading "WWII-1944. PT Boat Squadron 35. Lt. J.C. Mountcastle."
Geography:
United Kingdom
Latitude:
54.000
Longitude:
-4.500
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Group portraits--United Kingdom
Sailors--American--United Kingdom
Military uniforms--American--United Kingdom
Torpedo boats--American--United Kingdom
Military officers--American--United Kingdom