Decommissioning Union Jack

Object/Artifact

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Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

2001.59.1

2001.59.1

Name/Title

Decommissioning Union Jack

Entry/Object ID

2001.59.1

Tags

CANNON-class, Destroyer escort, Union Jack

Description

48-star Union Jack last flown from the foc'sle at the decommissioning of BOOTH on 14 June 1946. It was saved by Lt. (jg) Harold D. Sherwood, USNR, the commanding officer at the time.

Collection

USS Booth DE 170