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1998.5.16 - Gun barrel explosion
Black and white image of the 1.1-inch gun on the CONNOLLY after it burst. On 7 March 1945 a barrel on the 1.1 - inch gun exploded when it fired upon a mine spotted floating in the water. From the ship's Deck Log: "FRATUS, Daniel Joseph, S1c, 804 07 46, USNR, received a laceration and possible injury to the bone while at his battle station as Trainer on the 1.1" gun, due to a premature explosion in the muzzle of number 3 barrel of the 1.1" gun."
Record Type: Photo
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2001.90.1 A-B - Instructions for Use of Naval Personnel Engaged in the Operation and Care of Diesel Engines
Thick, paperback manual. Cover(A) separated from spine of book(B).
Record Type: Archive
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2003.41.1 - The Bluejacket's Manual - 1943
Bluejacket's Manual - 1943. Blue cover with gold lettering. 1145 numbered pages.
Record Type: Archive
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2019.17.11 - Commissioning Ceremony Program
Four-paged Commissioning booklet provided to invitees at the CONNOLLY's commissioning ceremony at the Mare Island Navy Yard in California, 8 July 1944. A lengthy biography of the ship's namesake, Chief Pay Clerk John Gaynor Connolly, USN is included along with a list of the officers assigned to the ship. Of note, the commanding officer at the time was still a Lieutenant. He was eventually advanced to Lt. Commander William Collier.
Record Type: Archive
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2025.9.1 - Walter Shaub, SSML3c Honorable Discharge certificate
On 17 April 1946, Walter Shaub, SSML3c was awarded an honorable discharge from the United States Navy following his WWII service aboard the CONNOLLY. It is signed by Lt. A. A. Carolla, USNR of the Lido Beach, Long Island, NY Separation Center.
Record Type: Archive
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2025.9.10 - Walter Shaub business card
Walter H. Shaub's business card. The front includes his name in cursive and an elegant logo with his initials. Handwritten on the reverse is his address while at the Naval Training Station at Sampson, NY.
Record Type: Archive
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2025.9.12 - Electrician Mate's School certificate
On 15 May 1944, Walter Shaub, F2c received this certificate in recognition for completing the courses at the Class "A", Group I (a) Electrician Mate's School in Sampson, NY. Signed by Lt. Cmdr. D.G. Albertson.
Record Type: Archive
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2025.9.3 - Subpoena from King Neptune
Upon crossing the Equator at 00°-00', 170°E on 9 March 1945, Walter Shaub, F1c recieved this summons from King Neptune. He was accused of owning a pink tooth brush with which he cleans his toes. He was also accused of shooting flares at night.
Record Type: Archive
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2025.9.5 A-C - Company 248 U.S. Naval Training Station Sampson, NY
Company 248 of the U.S. Naval Training Station in Sampson, NY stand together on bleachers. Dated December 15, 1943. Their commanding officer stands front and center.
Record Type: Photo
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2025.9.7 - Ancient Order of the Deep card
Ancient Order of the Deep card given to Walter Shaub, S1c to commemorate his crossing of the Equator on 9 March 1945. Handwritten on the reverse side are addresses.
Record Type: Archive
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2025.9.8 - Sacred Order of the Golden Dragon
Sacred Order of the Golden Dragon given to Walter Shaub, S1c to commemorate his crossing of the International Date Line on 28 January 1945. White dragon and mermain overlayed on an orange background. Rope border design.
Record Type: Archive
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2025.9.9 - Domain of Neptunus Rex
Walter Shaub, S1c was awarded this ID card to commemorate his crossing of the Equator on 9 March 1945 and becoming a shellback. Background shows King Neptune with his trident, sea horse, and two mermaids.
Record Type: Archive
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Reference Archive 198 - The Luck of Survival in the Pacific in WWII
Spiral bound booklet with blue cover.
Record Type: Archive
