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1. 2025.12.18 - Thank You from President Truman

   This letter was sent to all honorably discharged veterans from President Truman. The letter thanks James Ray, WT2c for his WWII service and looks to him and others for their leadership in the post-war era.

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2. 2025.12.20 - Orders to Inactive Duty

   This form provided James Ray, WT2c information regarding his transfer to inactive duty as a member of the United States Naval Reserve. It explains him being allowed to seek employment in both the private sector and in all levels of the government. He will not be receiving any pay for being inactive and may only wear his naval uniform during authorized training duty and at ceremonies and memorial services.

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3. 2025.12.21 A-B - Important Information for Dischargees and Explanation of Official Papers

   This four-page packet explains the types of documents James Ray, WT2c can expect to receive following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy. It also includes locations of government offices should he require assistance. NAV 9ND PSCGL CR-4 (REV 1-46)

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4. 2025.12.25 - Water Tender, Second Class Rating Description

   This booklet describes the job functions of a sailor with the Water Tender Second Class rating as well as jobs in which skills learned could be transferred to.

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5. 2025.20.4 - Ancient Order of the Deep id card

   This identification card was issued to James Dean, S2c in recognition for crossing the equator aboard USS AARON WARD (DD-483) on 10 July 1942. The ship crossed at longitude 156°15'.

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6. 2025.20.5 - Domain of the Golden Dragon id card

   This identification card was issued to James Dean, BM2c in recognition for crossing the International Date Line on 27 January 1944 aboard the SPANGLER. Handwritten on the reverse side: "First crossed July 15, 1942."

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7. 2025.20.8 - Letter from President Truman

   This letter from President Truman was sent to honorably discharged veterans following their WWII service. In it, he applauds the veteran for their service to the nation and asks they continue their service in civilian life. Seal of the White House at the top.

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8. 2025.20.9 - Letter from Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal

   This letter was sent to navy veterans following their service in WWII. Written by the Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, it applauds the veteran for their service to the nation. He also extends his wishes for them to take their pride in the navy into their civilian lives.

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9. 2025.22.1 - Letter envelope - USS DONNELL (DE-56)

   In early March 1944, Lando H. Hendrix, WT3c sent a letter to Miss June Love of Bronx, NY. On the morning of 3 May 1944 while serving aboard the DONNELL, Hendrix was one of 29 killed in action when his ship was struck by an acoustic torpedo from U-473. This envelope passed the ship's censor just before it was mailed on 9 March 1944.

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10. 2025.22.2 - First Day Issue Postal Cover: USS EARL V. JOHNSON (DE-702)

    This postal cover was issued to commemorate the launching of the EARL V. JOHNSON, 24 November 1943. A brief biography of the ship's namesake, Lt. (jg) Earl V. Johnson, is at the right. He was killed in action during the Battle of Coral Sea, 9 May 1942. The ship was sponsored by his mother. A 5 cent stamp of the Greek flag is at the top right. This was addressed to CPL C. T. Viebey of Los Angeles, CA.

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11. 2025.22.3 - Commemorative Postal Cover: USS MAJOR (DE-796)

    This postal cover commemorates the United States Navy. An image of a ship cutting through the waves is at the right. "THE UNITED STATES NAVY 'Men of Iron and Ships of Steel' is written beneath the image. A 3 cent stamp showing the flag raising atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima is at top left. Next to it is an ink stamp from the MAJOR as the postal cover left the ship.

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12. 2025.23.164 A-B - "Navy Sub, Escort Docked at Pier"

    Two articles. The first is in two sections and is from a Gloucester, Massachusetts newspaper. It informs the public about a visit by the submarine USS AMBERJACK (SS-522) and the destroyer escort USS FOGG DE-57) to celebrate Victory over Japan Day (VJ). A short history of the FOGG's namesake and the ship's service history is in the latter part of the article. The second article informs citizens there will be a flower service for Navy Day...

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13. 2025.23.165 - USS FOGG (DE-57) birthday invitation and two articles

    The FOGG's third birthday was celebrated on 8 July 1946 in the Huntington Chambers Copley Square in Boston, Massachusetts. The article below the invitation details an upcoming visit by the FOGG and USS CHEWINK (ASR-3) to celebrate Navy Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts on 27 October 1946. A brief history of the CHEWINK is included as a local man was, at that time, a member of the crew. The second article informs readers about a third fatal...

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14. 2025.23.166 - 1944 edition of The Bluejackets' Manual

    This 1944 edition of the Bluejackets' Manual was issued to Donald Zumpfe, AS during his time at the United States Navy Training Center in Bainbridge, Maryland. He was a member of Company 4355 and resided in Barracks 420 U. What makes this Bluejackets' special is the dozens of autographs he obtained from his fellow recruits covering over two pages.

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15. 2025.6.1 - Yeoman Second Class certificate

    On 21 January 1943, Charles Beller, Jr. completed the Yeoman Second Class training course and advanced from Third class to Second class. He finished the course with a grade of 3.8/4.0. Signed by Captain Ashbrook, commanding officer of the Naval Mine Warfare School at Yorktown, VA. Chief Yeoman Harding, a Division Officer at the school, also signed.

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16. 2025.6.13 A-D - "Tar-Talk" - Newsletter of USS ATHERTON (DE-169)

    Vol. 1, No. 1 of "Tar-Talk", the newsletter of the ATHERTON, affectionately known as "The Mighty A." This Thanksgiving edition features a dinner menu flanked by a talking turkey. A column about what everyone should be thankful for sits just below the menu. Other pieces include a biography on the commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. Lewis Iselin, entertainment news, roster of the ship's plank owners, and a poem to name a few. Handwritten in blue i...

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17. 2025.6.2 - Memorandum to Yeoman

    This memorandum from Chief Yeoman R. C. Harding was sent to all Yeoman aboard an unknown ship alerting them to Charles Beller, Jr., Y2c being in charge of the Captain's office. He requests that should Beller require help with his work, to offier a hand.

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18. 2025.6.3 A-B - Letter to parents

    Typed letter from Charles Beller, Jr. his his parents, dated 3 April 1943. Written on Naval Mine Warfare School stationary. He writes of a USO show, family photographs, and how he has been dealing with officers at the school.

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19. 2025.6.4 A-B - "The Messenger"

    This edition of "The Messenger" was sent to Charles Beller, Jr., Y2c in June 1945. It appears to be a motivational message to the Armed Forces encouraging on as they fight for freedom and democracy and challenging them to continue the fight when they return to civilian life.

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20. 2025.6.5 - Italian Hotel card

    Hotel advertisement card, Palermo, Italy. Handwritten on the reverse side: "Palermo, Sicily - 1944"

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