United States sailors Cirlot, Wallace, and Minnick pose on the steps of an American military building, Corsica, France
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
Description:
Photograph. Three United States sailors, crew members of PT-305, standing for picture on front steps of unidentified building with American flag; they are wearing service dress blue "crackerjacks." Personal caption on photo reverse: "Cirlot / Wallace / Minnick / In Bastia." Bastia, Corsica, France. 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:
Bastia
Latitude:
42.683
Longitude:
9.433
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Group portraits--France
Sailors--American--France
Military uniforms--American--France