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  1. 2009.9.11 - Robert Linder, RdM3c

    Black and white photograph of Robert Linder, RdM3c in his dress blues on leave in New York City, circa 1944. Linder was aboard the COFER from 22 January 1944 - 30 January 1946.

    Record Type: Photo

    2009.9.11
  2. 2009.9.12

    Black and white photograph of the COFER following her conversion to an APD in July 1944. Two of the four LCVPs (Landing Craft Vehicle and Personnel) carriers are visible on the starboard side in a stacked davit configuration. The extended hull provided extra accomodation for over 150 troops. Date and location is unknown but it was most likely taken during her Pacific Theater service. She is at anchor, note the Union Jack on the foc'sle and bl...

    Record Type: Photo

    2009.9.12
  3. 2009.9.13 - USS COFER plows through the Pacific

    Sepia toned image of the COFER off Panama en route to Galapagos. This photograph was taken from sister ship, USS LIDDLE (DE-206/APD-60) between 7 October 1944 - 9 October.

    Record Type: Photo

    2009.9.13
  4. 2009.9.8 - USS COFER officers

    Black and white image of a group of officers gathered around the wardroom table aboard the COFER. Officers may include: Lt. (jg) Cleland; Lts. McLees, Chester, Oksala and Cofer; Ensign Lapovsky; Lt. (jg)s Hahn and Peters; Ensigns Hultberg and Covington; Lt (jg) Meredith and Ensign Mazer.

    Record Type: Photo

    2009.9.8
  5. 2010.4.10 A-C - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 15 October 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.10 A Front
  6. 2010.4.11 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 16 October 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.11 A Front
  7. 2010.4.12 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 17 October 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.12 A Front
  8. 2010.4.13 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 18 October 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.13 A Front
  9. 2010.4.14 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 19 October 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.14 A Front
  10. 2010.4.15 - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 25 October 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.15 Front
  11. 2010.4.16 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 29 October 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.16 A Front
  12. 2010.4.17 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 26 November 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.17 A Front
  13. 2010.4.2 - Revision of Ship's Organization Book

    Memorandum to all officers dated 21 July 1944. Subject: Ship's Organization Book - Revision of. This seems to have been made to ease the transition of updating the Ship's Organization Book as the COFER underwent conversion to a CHARLES LAWRENCE - class high speed transport.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.2
  14. 2010.4.3 - Commendation for assisting USS LIDDLE

    Memorandum to Lt. Cmdr. Alvin P. Chester, USNR dated 9 December 1944. From CTD 103. Subject: Commendation. Memo regarding assistace to the USS Liddle DE 206/APD 60. Two days prior, at 1125, USS LIDDLE (APD-60) was damaged when a kamikaze plane crashed into the port side of the superstructure. Three minutes later, the COFER proceeded alongside to render assistance.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.3
  15. 2010.4.4 A-B - "Our Own Tactics"

    "Our Own Tactics" - 2 page discussion of the ship's tactical defense against air attack.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.4 A
  16. 2010.4.5 A-B - Conserve Water and Fuel!

    Newsletter by H.C. McClees, Lt. , USN - Executive Officer dated October 11, 1944. Includes Plan of the Day. The first part of the newsletter explains the need for fuel and water rationing and the offer of a $25.00 prize to steaming watch that achives the best fuel consumption record. News and the Plan of the Day are also included in this newsletter.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.5 A Front
  17. 2010.4.6 A-D - Ship's Paper

    Ship's Paper dated October 11, 1944. "You-Name-It." First issue. Includes Plan of the Day.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.6 A
  18. 2010.4.7 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 12 October 1944. Includes Plan of the Day.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.7 A Front
  19. 2010.4.8 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 13 October 1944. Includes Plan of the Day.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.8 A Front
  20. 2010.4.9 A-B - Ship's paper

    'U.S.S. COFER LOOKOUT" Newsletter dated 14 October 1944.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.4.9 A Front

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