M1A1-1944 Posted July 30, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2016 3 days ago I received this large WWII submarine grouping from the son of a veteran who served on the USS S-43 prior to WWII, then the USS Skate (SS 305) and the USS Catfish (SS 339) during and through the end of WWII. The grouping is extremely complete from what I can tell. There is quite a bit of paperwork, photos, right of passage certificates, commendation signed by Nimitz, detailed patrol reports. This veteran kept virtually everything. Its a little overwhelming, but is a complete picture of a WWII submariner. The son served in the Navy during the mid to late 60's and during that time one of his duties was to decommission the USS Archerfish (SS 311). From the Archerfish he took and kept two of it's combat Red lights which he also gave me. I did some research and found that the USS Archerfish was responsible for sinking the Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano, the largest warship ever sunk by a submarine. I would think those would be the same red lights they switched on during that battle. I will post a couple more photos but there is too much to post without making this thread too long. If there are any questions or requests for further photos, please just ask. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted July 30, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2016 A nice Submariner group... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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manayunkman Posted July 30, 2016 Share #5 Posted July 30, 2016 Very thorough group. Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 30, 2016 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2016 Where were they from??? Lemme know, Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A1-1944 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted July 30, 2016 OH-IO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzer 1 Posted July 30, 2016 Share #8 Posted July 30, 2016 really nice group ! romain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted July 30, 2016 Share #9 Posted July 30, 2016 Very nice. I'd love to see a pic of the commendation citation, Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A1-1944 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted July 30, 2016 Anything else, just ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted July 30, 2016 Share #11 Posted July 30, 2016 No such thing, in my opinion, of a thread being too long. I would like to see a close up of the signal flag, cap tally, the black submarine model, the USS Skate flag and the pictures that go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A1-1944 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted July 30, 2016 It is actually a section of a Homeward Bound pennant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A1-1944 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted July 30, 2016 The photos were in a box with hand written label "6th and 7th War Patrol Photos" Here are a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tarbridge Posted July 30, 2016 Share #15 Posted July 30, 2016 It's getting better and better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A1-1944 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted July 30, 2016 I think it would be cool to hard wire and mount one of the red lights in a war room. Does anyone else have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted July 30, 2016 Share #17 Posted July 30, 2016 That is an awesome & complete grouping.I think the SKATE is one of top subs for tonnage sunk, sure that carrier helped. I like the 6, I'm assuming pilots, saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted July 30, 2016 Share #18 Posted July 30, 2016 That is one awesome group. If I were rich and could keep stuff I would offer you crazy money for it. I mean really crazy money. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted July 31, 2016 Share #19 Posted July 31, 2016 You and Bob are showing off a couple of great groups today. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHOOMAN Posted July 31, 2016 Share #20 Posted July 31, 2016 Nice Grouping. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted July 31, 2016 Share #21 Posted July 31, 2016 Very nice grouping.Any chance of a close up of his Sub badges (reverse shots)? Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A1-1944 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share #22 Posted August 2, 2016 Thank you for the comments. It has been very interesting reading through the detailed accounts of the Skate's war patrols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted August 2, 2016 Share #23 Posted August 2, 2016 Great group and thread. In that crew photo in the whites, can't tell for sure but looks like they are all wearing beards like your guy is in the frame with the Truman picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A1-1944 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share #24 Posted August 2, 2016 Yep. Most in beards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted August 3, 2016 Share #25 Posted August 3, 2016 Great crew photo-- wonderful sub group, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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