Name/Title
Christmas Midnight Communion 1943Description
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 CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2021.0011Source or Donor
Rick KristufekAcquisition Method
GiftInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of PhotographTranscription
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 5Update Date
November 26, 2024