Name/Title
Gerald Hennesy Letter Dated Saturday, December 2, 1944Description
A letter from Gerald Hennesy to his mother dated December 2, 1944. The letter discusses life aboard an escort carrier and Hennesy's experience enduring rough seas.Context
As a F4U Corsair fighter-bomber pilot in the Pacific, Gerald Hennesy flew almost 100 missions off the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10). He received the Air Medal for downing an enemy aircraft during a rescue mission for one of his fellow pilots.Collection
Gerald Hennesy CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2023.33Source or Donor
Theresa HennesyAcquisition Method
DonationUpdate Date
August 28, 2024
