United States sailor Pete at machine gun station on PT-305, ETO
Gift of Mitch Cirlot
Description:
Photograph. United States sailor posing for picture at machine gun turret on patrol torpedo boat 305; "Pete, Jr." has been painted on turret along with insignia (Image: bald eagle flying with torpedo) of Ron22 (Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 22). Personal caption on photo reverse: "Pete." Probably near France or Italy. 1944-45
Image Information
Donor:
Accession Number:
Date:
1944
1945
Hometown:
Branch:
Theater of Service:
POW / KIA:
Topical Subjects:
Collection Level:
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:
Europe
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Portrait photographs--Europe
Sailors--American--Europe
Machine guns--American--Europe
Torpedo boats--American--Europe
Insignia--Europe
Gun turrets--Europe