Papers, 1936-1997.

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Papers, 1936-1997.

Subject files treating ADM H. Kent Hewitt, 1936 -1997. The collection includes John Clagett's typescript biography of Hewitt and Hewitt's own memoirs as well as action reports for Operation Torch, Avalanche, Husky, Brassard, and USS Catoctin, 1942-1945; letters sent and received by Hewitt and Tuleja, reminiscences by officers who served with him, biographical information, administrative history of the Eighth Fleet, Hewitt's Naval War College lectures, bibliography, WWII photographs, history of the ships named Lexington and Command Histories of USS Juneau (LPD 10).

3.2 linear ft. 10.5 x 5 x 12 in.

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Tuleja, Thaddeus V.

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Thaddeus V. Tuleja, professor of history and captain in the USNR (Ret.), collected research source materials for a biography of ADM H. Kent Hewitt. The project was never realized. From the description of Papers, 1936-1997. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 754101655 ...

Catoctin (Amphibious force flagship)

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Juneau (Light cruiser)

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Hewitt, H. Kent (Henry Kent), 1887-1972

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Hewitt was a 1906 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He served in the European Theatre in WWII and was commander of amphibious invasions in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Southern France. He retired in 1949 with the rank of Admiral. From the description of Letter, May 5, 1948. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 708362911 From the description of Papers, 1903-1957. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 17836629 After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, ...

Lexington (Aircraft carrier : 1943-1991)

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