Joseph Kristufek's Action Report for August 31, 1943 to April 30, 1944

Archive

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Joseph Kristufek's Action Report for August 31, 1943 to April 30, 1944

Scope and Content

Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) activity report for Joseph Kristufek. This activity report covers actions between August 31, 1943, and April 30, 1944. The report details the dates of action, the type of plane used, the actions taken against enemy forces, and the place of operation such as the Marcus Islands or Truk.

Context

Joseph Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) during World War II.

Collection

USS Yorktown CV-10, Joseph R. Kristufek Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.0011

Source or Donor

Rick Kristufek

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

August 2, 2024