Christmas Midnight Communion 1943

Name/Title

Christmas Midnight Communion 1943

Description

Photograph of the Christmas Midnight Mass Communion by Father Raphael Farrell on the USS Yorktown's (CV-10) hanger deck.

Context

Joseph Kristufek was a plank owner and Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) aboard USS Yorktown (CV-10) 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

Made/Created

Date made

Dec 24, 1943

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of Photograph

Transcription

No. 528 Date 24 Dec 1943 Unit USS Yorktown CV-10 Subject Christmas Midnight Mass-Communion. Father R.A.W. Farrell Joseph R. Kristufek Lieut-Comdr. Torpedo Squadron 5

Update Date

November 26, 2024