Description: This is a postcard brought back from WWI by a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski (girlfriend Yetta) who served aboard destroyer tender USS Black Hawk and was a member of the ships band (bugler). Type & Size: A 5.5x3 original photograph. Condition: The back side of most postcards in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This photograph is a vintage postcard featuring two ships in the water, likely taken in 1918. The prominent ship on the right appears to be a destroyer tender, potentially resembling the USS Black Hawk, while the second vessel to the left seems to be a cargo or transport ship. This image is associated with the experiences of a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski, who served aboard the USS Black Hawk during World War I and was a member of the ship?s band, known for his role as a bugler. During World War I, many sailors took part in naval operations and support missions, contributing to logistics, troop transport, and other crucial activities on the front lines. Destroyer tenders played a vital role in supporting destroyers, maintaining their operational capabilities at sea. Sailors like Joseph Mondzelski not only fulfilled their duties but also formed lasting bonds through shared experiences and cultural activities, such as music, which was essential for morale during the war.
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-08T08:25:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Joseph Mondzelski, ship band, naval history, military
Theme: conflicts & wars, maritime, history, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 5.5x3
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1