Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 23–26, 1944
Subject
Subject Source: Events (Local)
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
1943-1945 Cruise Book
Item
Identifier: CB 1943-1945
Overview
The 1943-1945 Intrepid Cruise Book documents Intrepid's deployments during World War II in the Pacific Theater. It details major events that occured during 1943-1945, ports the crew visited, departments and air groups on board, and day to day life on board.
1943-1963 Cruise Book
Item
Identifier: CB 1943-1963
Scope and Contents
Table of Contents
Commanding Officer........................2
Commanding Carrier Division Twenty........4
Introduction..............................9
Origin of INTREPID Tradition..............11
The War Years.............................14
The Middle Years - "Mothballs"............102
Recommissioned Attack Carrier (CVA).......114
CVA to...
1943-1968 Cruise Book
Item
Identifier: CB 1943-1968
Eugene Harris Papers
Collection
Identifier: A2017.30
Overview
The Euegene Harris Papers consist of a diary of his time on Intrepid during World War II and a memorial certificate sent from the White House in honor of Harris' service.
Lt. Elmer Clarence Namoski Prayer Card
Item
Identifier: A2017.24
Scope and Contents
Card, Prayer; Front of card has an image of the Virgin Mary with small angels surrounding her. Inside, there is a small picture of Lt. Elmer Clarence Namoski, and the card is dedicated to "Lieut. Elmer C. Namoski // Died October 29, 1944 // Age 27 years". There are several prayers inside the card. The back cover has the prayer "Prayer Before a Representation of // Jesus Crucified".
Mervin Beil Diary
Item
Identifier: A2016.26
Scope and Contents
Ensign Beil served with Intrepid on VBF-10. The diary covers the sinking of the Yamato, and March 18th near miss, as well as the April 16th kamikaze attack.