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[Service Memoir of Richard Cunningham]

Description: Personal account of Richard Cunningham detailing his experiences before, during, and after his naval service, including surviving the attack on Pearl Harbor while stationed aboard the USS West Virginia (BB-48) on December 7, 1941. He also discusses his involvement in the Solomon Islands campaign and the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.
Date: [1991..1993]
Creator: Cunningham, Richard
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Telegram from Chester W. Nimitz to Leslie Cunningham, December 16, 1941]

Description: Telegram from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to Leslie Cunningham informing him that his son, Richard Cunningham, was lost in action during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Admiral Nimitz asks that Mr. Cunningham does not divulge any information regarding his son's ship or station to prevent aiding their enemies.
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Telegram from Randall Jacobs to Leslie Cunningham, December 19, 1941]

Description: Telegram from Chief of Bureau of Navigation Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs to Leslie Cunningham informing him that his son, Richard Cunningham, who was previously reported as lost in Pearl Harbor is now reported as a survivor and apologizing for the anxiety caused by their mistake.
Date: December 19, 1941
Creator: Jacobs, Randall
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[U.S.S. Oklahoma Liberty Card]

Description: Card issued from the United States Navy for Jack Russell Gordon giving him to leave the U.S.S. Oklahoma on liberty. On the back it is signed by Gordon has his date of birth, April 26, 1921, and his left and right forefinger prints.
Date: January 1937
Creator: United States. Navy.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Pearl Harbor First Hand]

Description: Article written by Jeanne Maverick Cusack discussing her firsthand account of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor with her husband and young daughter. She recounts taking cover in her bathtub before being transferred to the military barracks with the rest of the women and children. Mrs. Cusack then retells her time spent on a transport bus to Honolulu where she would be met with Red Cross workers at Kawana Nakoa High School. She tells of taking care of her daughter Jill while waiting to be evac… more
Date: May 1942
Creator: The Ogontz School for Young Ladies
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Handwritten Pearl Harbor Notes]

Description: Handwritten notes taken on December 7, 1941 at 10:30 AM about emergency measures on Oahu at Pearl Harbor. Included are orders for doctors, a call for drivers, orders for military personnel and civilians.
Date: December 7, 1941
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Paul Bocker's Post Exchange Card, #1]

Description: Card issued from the United States Army Post Exchange for Paul Bocker allowing him to exchange the card for items not exceeding $100 dollars from businesses with credit contracts with the Post Exchange in Camp Malakole.
Date: 1941~
Creator: United States Army Post Exchange
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Paul Bocker's Post Exchange Card, #2]

Description: Card issued from the United States Army Post Exchange for Paul Bocker allowing him to exchange the card for items not exceeding $100 dollars from businesses with credit contracts with the Post Exchange in Fort Shafter.
Date: 1941~
Creator: United States Army Post Exchange
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Clipping: Medal for Three Who Died in Service Received Here]

Description: Newspaper clipping announcing that three Fort Worth women received Purple Heart Medals awarded to members of their families who died in the service. On the right side there is a photograph labeled "Mrs. Howard" showing Dennis Leroy's mother with a Purple Heart Medal pinned to her dress collar.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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