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  1. 2009.23.1 - Victory loan tour

    Sepia-tone image of an officer standing in front of a line of sailors - all standing on the deck of a German U-boat (U-977). Docked behind the men is the USS Baker DE 190 with sailors visible throughout the ship. Handwritten in ink on the backside of the photograph are the names of some of the men standing on the U-boat and the words: "Victory Loan Tour // Wilmington, Delaware // Nov. 19, 1945."

    Record Type: Photo

    2009.23.1 Front
  2. 2009.23.2 - Newspaper article

    Article from the Albany Times Union dated Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1945. Headline reads: "German Submarine Arrives in Albany to Aid Bond Drive, To Be Open to Public." Image of a German U-boat (U-977) docked at the Port of Albany. Destroyer Escort docked behind it.

    Record Type: Archive

    2009.23.2
  3. 2009.27.1 - Crew photograph

    Sepia toned photograph of four sailors aboard the BAKER posing around a compass binnacle. Man standing at far left of image is Charles F. Ackerson.

    Record Type: Photo

    2009.27.1
  4. 2009.27.3 - At anchor

    Sepia toned image of the BAKER at anchor. Note the port side anchor chain to the right of the photograph, the Union Jack on the foc'sle and the anchor ball raised on the mast.

    Record Type: Photo

    2009.27.3
  5. 2010.28.10 - USS BAKER crew photograph

    BAKER crew pose together on a dock with the starboard side of their ship in the background. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "USS Baker."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.10
  6. 2010.28.11 - USS BAKER crew photograph

    BAKER crew in whites and dungarees on the foc'sle. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "USS Baker."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.11
  7. 2010.28.12 - USS BAKER crew photograph

    BAKER sailors together on the foc'sle. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "USS Baker."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.12
  8. 2010.28.13 - USS BAKER officer

    An unknown officer sitting on what looks to be the flying bridge. This man is possibly Lt. Cmdr. Norman C. Hoffman. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "USS Baker."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.13
  9. 2010.28.14 - USS BAKER crew photograph

    BAKER sailors posing for a photograph on the 01 deck adjacent to the torpedo launcher. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "Charles F. Ackerson, second from // right // USS Baker."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.14
  10. 2010.28.15 - USS BAKER crew photograph

    BAKER sailors posing together on the 01 deck adjacent to the torpedo launcher. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "Charles F. Ackerson, second from // left // USS Baker."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.15
  11. 2010.28.16 - USS BAKER crew photograph

    BAKER sailors together on the foc'sle. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "USS Baker."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.16
  12. 2010.28.17 - USS BAKER crew photograph

    Crew and officers of the BAKER pose together on the flying bridge. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "USS Baker // Charles F. Ackerson at left."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.17
  13. 2010.28.18 - USS BRONSTEIN and USS BAKER

    Sister ships BRONSTEIN and BAKER anchored together in an unknown location.

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.18
  14. 2010.28.19 - USS BAKER crew photograph

    Mount 31 gun crew of the BAKER pose together. The hedgehog launcher is partially visible in the bottom right. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "USS Baker."

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.19
  15. 2010.28.2 - Honorable discharge

    Small white paper card issued by the Office of Niagara County Clerk certifying the honorable discharge of Charles Frederick Ackerson - dated 25 Oct. 1945. Gold colored image of the Ruptured Duck at top center.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.28.2
  16. 2010.28.28 A-Q - Diary

    Incomplete diary pages kept by Charles Ackerson in 1945. Dates begin with January 1, 1945 and end with August 1, 1945. Many missing pages.

    Record Type: Archive

    Diary
  17. 2010.28.29 - USS BAKER anchored

    The BAKER anchored early in her career. Note her port side anchor chain is visible, the Union Jack is raised on the foc'sle, and a black anchor ball is raised on the mast. This photograph was taken prior to the measure 32/3D dazzle camouflage being applied.

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.29
  18. 2010.28.3 - Commanding officer

    One of BAKER's five commanding officers. Name unknown.Handwritten inscription on reverse: "Captain, USS Baker." Dates of Command Commanding Officers 1.) 23 Dec. 1943 - 14 Jun. 1944Lt. Cmdr. Luke B. Lockwood,USNR (comm.) 2.) 14 Jun. 1944 - 09 Aug. 1945Lt. Cmdr. Norman Cutten Hoffman, USNR 3.) 09 Aug. 1945 - 16 Nov. 1945Lt. Cmdr.. Charles Garrison Meyer, Jr., USNR 4.) 16 Nov. 1945 - 07 Feb. 1946Lt. Cmdr. Hollis Clifton Rawls, Jr., USNR 5....

    Record Type: Photo

    2010.28.3
  19. 2010.28.30 - Notice of Separation

    Charles Ackerson's "Notice of Separation" from the US Naval Reserve, dated 29 September 1945.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.28.30
  20. 2010.28.31 - Honorable Discharge certificate

    Charles Ackerson's "Honorable Discharge" certificate dated 29 September 1945.

    Record Type: Archive

    2010.28.31 Front

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