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Sprauge, Thomas, Captain

 Person

Biography

Captain Thomas L. Sprague was the Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11) from August 16, 1943 to March 28, 1944.

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1 Number 1, September 18, 1943

 Digital Collection
Identifier: 19430918.pdf
Dates: September 18, 1943

Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1 Number 3, October 27, 1943

 Digital Collection
Identifier: 19431027.pdf
Dates: October 27, 1943

Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1 Number 4, December 25, 1943

 Digital Collection
Identifier: 19431225.pdf
Dates: December 25, 1943

Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 3, Number 4, October 1945

 Digital Collection
Identifier: 19451001.pdf
Dates: October 1945

Joseph Barry Oral History

 Item
Identifier: OHP 013
Scope and Contents Joseph Barry served aboard Intrepid as a radioman during World War II. Barry began his interview by recalling the early years of his life. He then discussed how he learned about the attack on Pearl Harbor and his decision to join the Navy. Barry next recounted becoming a radioman, seeing Intrepid for the first time, and working in the radio shack. He described the radio shack, stated the number of men that worked in that space, and explained the job they performed. Barry also noted that the...
Dates: August 17, 2013

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Digital Record 6
Collection 1
 
Subject
Communication Artifacts -- Documentary Artifacts -- Other Documents -- Serial -- Newspaper 6
Religion 4
Communication Artifacts -- Documentary Artifacts -- Literary Works -- Poem 3
Communication Artifacts -- Documentary Artifacts -- Graphic Documents -- Cartoon 2
Intrepid -- second deck -- sick bay 2
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Personnel Management -- Promotion (Advancement) 2
World War II, December 1941–September 1945 2
X Division -- Band 2
Africa (continent) -- North Africa (general region) 1
Air Department -- V-1 Division 1
Air Department -- V-2 Division 1
Air Department -- V-3 Division 1
Air Department -- V-7 Division 1
Attack -- Kamikaze Attack 1
Attack -- Torpedo Attack 1
Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 1
Attack on Truk, February 16–17, 1944 -- Torpedo Strike, February 17, 1944 1
Celebrations -- Holidays 1
Celebrations -- Holidays -- Christmas 1
Ceremonies -- Change of Command 1
Ceremonies -- Crossing the Line 1
Clothing -- Uniforms 1
Commander, O-5 1
Commanding Officer 1
Commissioning, August 16, 1943 1
Communication And Radio Systems -- Radio Broadcasting 1
Communication Equipment -- Radio Equipment 1
Communications Department 1
Discipline 1
Education -- Training -- Military Training 1
Families (Human) -- Family Members 1
Food 1
Food -- Cake 1
Intrepid -- crew berthing 1
Intrepid -- fo’c’sle deck 1
Intrepid -- gallery deck -- radio central 1
Intrepid -- third deck -- mess 1
Intrepid’s Second Commissioning Anniversary, August 16, 1945 1
Italy (nation) -- Sicily (region (administrative division)) 1
Landing -- Aircraft Landings -- Carrier Landings 1
Medical Department -- H Division 1
Military Forces (United States) -- Navy 1
Morale -- Awards -- Bronze Star Medal 1
Morale -- Awards -- Purple Heart 1
Morale -- Citation 1
Official Personnel -- Chaplains 1
Personnel -- Operators (Personnel) -- Radio Operators 1
Pre-World War II, ?–November 1941 1
Recreation -- Entertainment -- Performing Arts -- Music 1
Recreation -- Sports -- Basketball 1
Recreation -- Sports -- Softball 1
Standards -- Living Standards 1
Strikes against Luzon, October 29, 1944 -- Kamikaze Strikes, November 25, 1944 1
Structures -- Buildings -- Churches 1
Surrender of Japan, August 14, 1945 1
Swimming 1
United States (nation) -- Alaska (state) -- Aleutians West (national division) -- Aleutian Islands (island group) 1
United States (nation) -- New York (State) -- Seneca (County) -- Sampson Naval Training Station (naval base) 1
United States (nation) -- Virginia (state) -- Norfolk (independent city) -- Norfolk (inhabited place) -- Naval Station Norfolk (naval base) 1
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