George W. Green, discharged sailor

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20026448

Description

George W. Green has 11 submarine patrols in Japanese-held waters listed in his naval record. Mr. Green is an ex-fire controlman first class, who has been discharged after three years of fleet duty. Of his service aboard three different subs, Mr. Green has reported that he and his gun crews sank over 30 enemy vessels. Besides the regular campaign ribbons, Mr.Greene also won the Dolphin Pin and the Submarine Combat Insignia with nine stars. He is standing against a wall, wearing a collared, button-up shirt and a coat.

Archival Date

1945-12-03

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-370

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Sailors; United States. Navy; Navies; Fire controlman; Green, George W. (FC); Dolphin Pin; Submarine Combat Insignia; Military decorations; Coats