United States sailors sitting and standing on abandoned German cannon, Talamone, Italy

Gift of Mitch Cirlot
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Photograph. Three United States sailors sitting and standing on abandoned German cannon on Italian coastline; castle in background. Personal caption on photo reverse: "German gun left a Talamonie [sic] Italy / Me standing on barrel." Talamone, 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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Sailors--American--Italy
Artillery (Weaponry)--German--Italy
Cannons--Italy
Coastlines--Italy