Change of Duty Request

Name/Title

Change of Duty Request

Scope and Content

A request for change of duty and assignment for married quarters from Stephen Fitch dated May 16, 1945. Fitch reported to Newport News, Virginia to aid in the construction of the USS Midway (CVB-41) but was unable to request adequate housing for his family.

Context

From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.

Collection

Stephen Fitch Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2018.6

Source or Donor

Richard G. Fitch

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

February 21, 2025