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I just bought a photo scrapbook belonging to Joseph Sexton Mull who was on the USS Vincennes (CA-44) when she was sunk in WW2. I do not have the scrapbook yet, but I have begun research on the sailor. I have a copy of his Application For WW2 Compensation from Pennsylvania and he lists his duty stations, and it bring up some questions.

 

After the USS Vincennes he lists the USS Solace (to recover from injuries in the sinking of the Vincennes); USS LST-1018 (I cannot find his name on the muster rolls for this ship); CUB 9 NAVY 3913 (what the heck is this?); and APL-29 (a barracks ship). He was discharged Dec. 7, 1946.

 

What is CUB 9 Navy 3913? and any idea why he is not listed on the muster rolls of LST-1018?

 

I may have to order his files from the National Archive to answer the questions, but I thought I would see if someone here can help me before I get them.

 

Thanks,

Paul

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FWIW... everything you wanted to know about CUBS and more

https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/l/the-logistics-of-advance-bases.html

 

From Chapter IV... page 75

"A useful index to the characteristics of LIONS and CUBS, as they were conceived early in 1942, is contained in a lengthy, descriptive memorandum prepared by Op-12 for Rear Admiral Turner in CominCh.

2. LION bases are of sufficient size to care for the logistic support of the major part of a fleet, with repair facilities equivalent to an AR plus special equipment provided in an AS and an AD. Aviation repair, operation and maintenance facilities for 210 planes are included. Sufficient material is provided to support personnel of 17,500 men.

3. CUB bases are of sufficient size to care for the logistic support of a small Task Group of Light Forces with no facilities ashore. Aviation repair, operation and maintenance facilities for 105 planes are included. Sufficient material is provided to support approximately 4,100 men ..."

 

 

The location is as stated by 'stealthytyler'.

 

Larry

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Thanks,

 

OK, So since the Marines landed at Tsingtao, China on Oct. 11, 1945 I assume that Joseph Mull got there about that time also. Muster rolls show he was on the APL-29 from Dec. 27, 1945 on. So his stay in China was short.

 

Paul

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