Name/Title
Chinese Blood Chit of Gerald HennesyDescription
Republic of China blood chit from the collection of Gerald Hennesy.Use
Used by military personnel and addressed to any civilians who may come across an armed-services member, such as a shot-down pilot, in difficulties. Used to identify the force to which the bearer belongs as friendly, the notice displays a message requesting that the service member be rendered every assistance.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