Dirk Posted November 23, 2014 Share #26 Posted November 23, 2014 All: since we already had a thanksgiving thread from 2011, I merged the newer one into this older thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US82Bravo Posted November 26, 2014 Share #27 Posted November 26, 2014 Happy Holidays! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 27, 2014 Share #28 Posted November 27, 2014 Fort Devens 1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted November 27, 2014 Share #29 Posted November 27, 2014 These are from the collection of LCDR (mustang) Edward Ross Morris, USN, who served between 1921 and 1953. AMM1c Morris was a survivor of the crash of the zeppelin USS Macon (ZRS-5) off Point Sur, Calif. on Lincoln's Birthday in 1935. He was stationed twice at NAS Lakehurst during his career and was stateside during WW2. NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey Thanksgivings 1930 and 1942. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted November 27, 2014 Share #30 Posted November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving 1942, Lakehurst NAS. Not just a meal, a performance. [Tri-fold program, text as follows:] The U.S.N.A.S., Lakehurst, NJ Presents His Day A Three Act Meal-o-Rama Thanksgiving Day 1942 IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION Director............................ Ensign H. C. Krueger, (SC) USN Assistant Director ........... Pay Clerk W. L. Bucher, USN Cast Director ................. W. L. Healy, CCStd, USN (Ret.) STAGE HANDS Downing, Hary ........................ CCStd McConnell, G. W ......................... SK2c Rowland, L. ............................. SC1c Gesswein, A. M. .......................... SC3c Hartnett, H. H. ........................ SC1c Hetzel, G. H. ................................ SC3c Wood, W. V. .......................... SC1c Laughlin, J. E. .............................. SC3c Pataky, S. J.............................. SC1c Greene, R. E................................ SC3c Mollina, A. B. ......................... SC1c Metcalf, E. F. .............................. SC3c Lumbo, A. B............................ SC1c Maccri, A. A. .............................. SC3c Chavis, C. ............................... Stf. Sgt Degenhart, W. ............................. SC3c Bolton, W. .............................. Bkr1c Synder, H. J. ............................... SC3c McKelvey, H. D. ................... SC2c Long, G. L. ................................. SC3c Glod, S. ................................. SC2c Rundiio, C. S. ............................. SC3c Donald, G. A. ........................ SC2c McLean, G. M. ........................... Bkr3c Lamberson, H. M. ................. Bkr2c Drosdick, B. ............................... Bkr3c Schoen, Chas. ....................... Bkr2c Nattress, G. A. ........................... Sea2c Davis, F. G. ........................... Bkr2c Warner, A. ................................. Sea2c O'Rourke, I. J. ........................ SK2c McDermott, S. ........................... Pfc. USMC WARNING: IF YOU HAVEN'T EATEN YOUR THANKSGIVING FEAST, AFTER READING THIS, YOU'LL WANT IT. IF YOU ALREADY FEASTED AND ARE AS STUFFED AS THAT TURKEY ONCE WAS, STOP READING NOW! THAT IS ALL. A WORD ABOUT THE PLOT This play concerns Mr. Tom (Corn-Fed) Turkey, a big feather and duster man from the "wide open spaces." In line with the increased naval expansion program -- this delectable character and his gang decided to visit the United States Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, NJ, this Thanksgiving Day to be "stowed away" for a short hop. The scene of action is the USNAS, Lakehurst, NJ, on Thanksgiving Day, at high noon. An enthusiastic committee, (all hands), welcome "Tommy" and "His Gang" aboard, with knives and forks at "Present Arms!" . . . . Now the fun begins! CAST OF CHARACTERS The various members of the cast are listed in the order that they come over the gangway. If our star appears a bit uneasy, the management knows that our audience will not judge him to harshly . . . . . . . Let's go on with the show! OVERTURE "Celery Soup and Crackers," a Symphony, sung by the entire audience, without silencers. . . . . Let joy be unconfined! PROLOGUE Mr. See Pickles and his sweetheart, Miss Celery Hearts, who is is well stuffed -- Relished by all. Followed by a solo by that appetizing California celebrity .......... Miss Ripe Olives. ACT ONE A Young Vermont Gentleman ......................... Mr. Tom Turkey His Weakness ............................. Miss Giblet Gravy A Saucy Maid ......................................... Miss Cranberry Sauce Her Boy Friend .......................................... Mr. Oyster Dressing One of the Can-Can Girls ........................... Miss Buttered Peas An Irish Dandy ...................................... Mr. Whipped Potatoes ACT TWO A Ham What Am ........................................... Mr. Squeal Grunt A Red Headed Feller ................................... Mr. Tomato Salad Rolls (a hot guy) ........................................... Mr. Parker House INTERMISSION Upon arriving at this point our audience will find it advisable to take time out for a short period before attempting Act III. ACT THREE The Villain .............................................. Mr. O. U. Bumpkin Pie A Chilly Virgin.................................................. Miss "I" Scream An Innocent Lass ..................................... Miss Vanilla Wafer The Tan Dandy ......................................................... Mr. Coffee SPECIALTIES A One Act skin-game, featuring those well known artists, The Vitamin Kids .............................Orange and Apple A visit to the Nut House ................................................. A Sketch Mr. and Mrs. Mixed Nuts .................. assisted by a Nut Cracker "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" ............................. A Popular Ballad The Knights of Nicotine ............................. Assorted Cigarettes EPILOGUE A Siesta is now in order. "All Hands," not on watch, to their bunks until the effects of the play have partially subsided. WE HOPE YOU LIKED IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralLucas Posted November 29, 2014 Share #31 Posted November 29, 2014 46th QM Traning Company Thanksgiving 1946 Menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted November 30, 2014 Share #32 Posted November 30, 2014 Amazing examples guys. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Military Engineer Posted April 14, 2015 Share #33 Posted April 14, 2015 Menu of Company M U.S. Engineer Regiment from 1909. Came with two photos of Aldus F Eshleman who is listed in the menu. Aldus F Eshleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookemhorns88 Posted April 16, 2015 Share #34 Posted April 16, 2015 I picked this copy of the "Wing Ding" several years ago. At first I thought it was a theater made Thanksgiving invitation but upon closer inspection it is an invite for a monthly gathering of officers based upon a practice started by Gen. George Washington and further promoted during WWII by Brig. Gen. Hodges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorFarm Posted April 17, 2015 Share #35 Posted April 17, 2015 Here's one from Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookemhorns88 Posted April 17, 2015 Share #36 Posted April 17, 2015 I really enjoy looking at the talented work and creativity of the hand drawn invitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 10, 2015 Share #37 Posted November 10, 2015 It's that time of year again.......gobble, gobble Navy Receiving Station #128 (Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii) Navy Receiving Station #128 (Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii) Officers Mess 1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 10, 2015 Share #38 Posted November 10, 2015 Thanksgiving Day 1944 - Section Base Navy 15 Bishop's Point (Pearl Harbor) Oahu, Territory of Hawaii Interior of above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 10, 2015 Share #39 Posted November 10, 2015 Here's a rather special one, USS DAUNTLESS Patrol Gunboat 61 (PG-61) USS DAUNTLESS (PG-61) Washington Navy Yard, National Archives photo Never heard of her? She was the controversial private yacht of Admiral Ernest King, commander in chief of the US Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations. Still afloat and fully restored to her 1921 configuration, she is now the Royal Yacht for the Principality of Monaco. 1944 - The Crew (also the root of the controversy, there's a war on Admiral, do we really need to tie up these men on your private Potomac yacht?) Interior - At least they dined well in 1944 ....and weathered the squall as she was declared the "Flagship of the Fleet" in 1945 ...and still had a full complement aboard, floating in the tidal basin putting on a few pounds despite wartime rationing SS Delphine, Monte Carlo, Monaco 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 10, 2015 Share #40 Posted November 10, 2015 Korean War 1951 - Naval Station No. 824 Kwajalein, Marshall Islands (already starting to glow from the A-Bomb test shots) US Naval Station No. 824, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands 1951 (T.T.P.I) Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands The 'King' of the TTPI was the USN Senior Officer present, Guam Naval Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookemhorns88 Posted November 16, 2015 Share #41 Posted November 16, 2015 1939 Ft. Sam Houston 15th Field Artillery Battalion HQ and HQ Battery Complete invitation with menu, guests, and napkin. 1940 Ft. Sam Houston 15th Field Artillery Battalion HQ and HQ Battery Complete invitation with menu, guests, and napkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 16, 2015 Share #42 Posted November 16, 2015 Norman Air Technical Training Center Thanksgiving Day Menu 1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmoore456 Posted November 16, 2015 Share #43 Posted November 16, 2015 Co. A, 776th Tank Destroyer Bn. 1942, Camp Hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gauthieb3sxz Posted November 17, 2015 Share #44 Posted November 17, 2015 Base Hospital No. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettow Posted November 17, 2015 Share #45 Posted November 17, 2015 I don't have a menu from this but I have a Thanksgiving memory from my time in service. I was lower enlisted and with the 4/7 Cav (we may still have been flagged as 5/17 at the time), the cavalry squadron of the 2ID in the western corridor in Korea. I pulled guard duty on the HHT motor pool that day. The CQ runner relieved me for dinner and I headed for the DFAC. Shortly after I sat down, a helicopter landed and the division commander (MG Tommy Franks) entered. I don't know if it was because I was eating alone or because I was the only one eating in uniform but he asked to sit with me. I was almost finished and I knew the CQ would be irritated if I took too long but I couldn't just walk out on the General. I was gone from my post about an hour and fifteen minutes. As I was leaving the DFAC, the CQ came in looking for me. As the CQ started to chew me out, General Franks turned, shook my hand, thanked me for the conversation (we talked about football) and wished me a Happy Thanksgiving. The CQ's eyes got wide, he stammered out the greeting of the day to the General and let me go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 19, 2016 Share #46 Posted November 19, 2016 It's that time of year again..... Butler class Destroyer Escort USS BIVIN (DE-536) fitting out in Boston after commissioning. In December she was underway to join the Pacific Fleet and Philippines campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 19, 2016 Share #47 Posted November 19, 2016 Benson class Destroyer USS MAC KENZIE (DD-614) Veteran of Sicily & Operation Dragoon - Then in overhaul at Boston before returning the Med in 1945 Thanksgiving Dinner 1944 at the Boston shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Carman Posted November 21, 2016 Share #48 Posted November 21, 2016 Here is the 1916 Thanksgiving Day menu for the 4th Cavalry, this particular menu gives the roster for G Troop of the 4th Cavalry. Appearing to be tissue paper it measures 14"x14" and has a rather ornate rose drawn/printed on it. Troop Roster Rose detail The Menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 22, 2016 Share #49 Posted November 22, 2016 Vietnam War - 1967 US NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR Vietnam War - 1967 US NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 23, 2017 Share #50 Posted November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving 1921 Detachment Quartermaster Corps Schofield Barracks, Territory of Hawaii Thanksgiving 1921 Detachment Quartermaster Corps Schofield Barracks, Territory of Hawaii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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