Papers of Herbert L. Danforth, 1942-1972.

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Papers of Herbert L. Danforth, 1942-1972.

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Logbook (1942 Dec. 29-1943 July 14, with additional notes 1972 June 6) kept on board the U.S.S. Pocahontas prior to and during the invasion (1943 July 10) of Italy. Logbook entries provide information on the course of the battle and maneuvers on board ship, followed by a resumeĢ evaluating the success of the mission, special citations for crew members, and deficiencies in training and equipment. Includes typewritten orders and general instructions for the crew.

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Pocahontas (Ship : 1832-1838)

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Whaling vessel, out of Portsmouth, N.H., mastered by Charles G. Barnard; sold into merchant service in 1838. From the description of Log/journal, 1832 Sept. 23-1836 Apr. 25. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 71012950 ...

Danforth, Herbert L., 1913-1973

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Naval officer. From the description of Papers of Herbert L. Danforth, 1942-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71060391 ...

United States. Navy

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Built and launched at New York Navy Yard; commissioned Nov. 12, 1944; scraped in 1993. Served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. From the description of USS Bon Homme Richard (CV/CVA-31) photograph collection 1944-1971. (The Mariners' Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 41657866 The federal government decided in 1941 to send Supply Corps personnel to Harvard Business School for training in the business of equipping the Navy. This was effected by a transfer...