United States sailors at ancient ruin, Tunisia
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
Description:
Photograph. Six unidentified United States sailors, five of whom are wearing service dress white "crackerjacks," pose with two local men at an archaeological ruin. Probably Tunisia. 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.
Geography:
Tunis
Latitude:
36.833
Longitude:
10.217
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Group portraits--Tunisia
Sailors--American--Tunisia
Military uniforms--American--Tunisia
Sightseers--Tunisia
Ruins--Tunisia