United States sailors pose on the deck of PT-305
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
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Photograph. Group portrait of twelve United States sailors on patrol torpedo (PT) boat (probably PT-305); a couple of the men are holding guns. Personal caption on photo reverse: "([illegible]) Bill Minnick; P.E. Wallace; Cirlot; Ben/Dick Bronder; Nerison; Martar; George/Wanda Miles; Bill/Rose Schoonover Re up (Army); Crane; Weaver; Frank Ferrini (Sick); Borisdroff." Location unknown. 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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