United States sailor Jim Nearson sitting on anchored buoy, Mediterranean Theater

Gift of Mitch Cirlot
Description: 

Photograph. United States sailor, a crew member of PT-305, sitting on anchored buoy in water. Personal caption on photo reverse: "Jim Nearson / N.C." Mediterranean Theater. 1944-45

Image Information

Donor: 
Mr. Mitch Cirlot
Accession Number: 
2014.445.237
Date: 
1944
1945
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Unit: 
PT-305
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 22 (MTBRon 22)
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Topical Subjects: 
Sailors--American
Buoys
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.
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Sailors--American
Buoys