Name/Title
Baker's address before D-DayEntry/Object ID
2026.1015.15Scope and Content
Captain Baker's address to the crew of Texas on May 31, 1944, prior to the launching of D-Day.Context
Battleship Texas began preparations for Operation “Overlord,” the invasion of Northern France, on April 22, 1944. She departed Belfast for Normandy on June 3, supported the landings from June 6 to June 16, and returned to England on June 18, 1944.
John E. Robson served on Battleship Texas beginning on October 16, 1943. He was made a MM3c on May 20, 1944, a MM2c on August 1, 1945, and departed from the ship on November 16, 1945. He was a supporter of turning Battleship Texas into a museum and visited regularly for veteran reunions.Collection
Collection (John E. Robson), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
AnnouncementNomenclature Sub-Class
Declaratory DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
May 31, 1944
