Three United States sailors, Cirlot, Wallace, and Minnick, pose on the steps of a municipal building, ETO
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
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Photograph. Three United States sailors, presumably crew members of patrol torpedo (PT) boat 305, wear service dress blue "crackerjacks" and stand for picture on steps in front of building being used by American military. Personal caption on photo reverse: "Cirlot / Wallace / Minnick." Probably near 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:
Group portraits--Europe
Sailors--American--Europe
Military uniforms--American--Europe