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Digital Archive 1 - USS BRIGHT (DE-747) War Diary
The War Diary of the BRIGHT for the period of June 1944 - November 1945. These records were obtained from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Record Type: Archive
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Digital Archive 2 - AA Action West of Okinawa Jima, Ryukyu Islands, 13 May 1945
This brief Action Report summarizes the events of 13 May 1945 in which a Japanese plane attempted to crash into the BRIGHT. The plane missed by only feet and caused severe damage to her stern. These records were obtained from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Record Type: Archive
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Digital Archive 3 - Operations enroute with Convoy SOK-1 to and at Okinawa Jima, Ryukyu Islands, 5 May 1945 - 13 May 1945
This report summarizes the events of 5 May 1945 - 13 May including the air attack which severely damaged the BRIGHT. These records were obtained from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Record Type: Archive
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Digital Archive 4 - USS BRIGHT newspaper articles and other misc. documents.
This file includes the July/August 1995 Destroyer Escort Sailors Association (DESA) newspaper; Commissioning roster; Ship histories; obituary. These have been donated by various donors including the son of John F. Barrett, EM1c.
Record Type: Archive
