United States sailor on a PT boat watches smoke/dust rise from an explosion in the harbor, MTO
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
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Photograph. United States sailor on patrol torpedo (PT) boat in foreground watches dust/smoke rising from an onshore explosion/demolition in the distance; row of American landing craft anchored in harbor and buildings on shoreline. Probably France or Italy. 1944-45
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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.
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Europe
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Explosions--Europe
Harbors--Europe
Landing craft--American--Europe