Name/Title
Gerald Hennesy Letter to His Mother Dated August 24, 1945Description
In this letter to his mother, Gerald Hennesy discusses the use of the atomic bomb, the end of World War II, and the Navy's attempts to retain sailors now that the Second World War has ended.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
July 31, 2024
