Pamphlet Discussing The Service of The USS Yorktown (CV-10) During World War II

Name/Title

Pamphlet Discussing The Service of The USS Yorktown (CV-10) During World War II

Description

This pamphlet covers the service history of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) during World War II and features some handwritten comments in the margins of the document. Most likely Gerald Hennesy left the comments before sending it to his mother.

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 Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2023.33

Source or Donor

Theresa Hennesy

Acquisition Method

Donation

Update Date

July 31, 2024