Description: USS Mississippi WORLD WAR 2 Deployment Cruise Books 1941-45. These 2 Cruise books were personally owned by the Captain of the USS Mississippi, Captain H. J. Redfield. Captain Redfield was also the commander of the 7th Fleet, May & June 1945. Both cruise books have his name on the front covers, bottom right hand corner. One of the cruise books was given by Capt. Redfield, to his mother. Inside of one of the first few pages it is written by Capt. Redfield "To Mother, With Love From Her Sailor Son. Heman. It is also signed by Capt. H. J. Redfield in the autograph section in the back of the book. Both cruise books are in very good condition. Also included in this listing is is a newspaper clipping about the USS Mississippi, a personal letter written to Captain Redfield by a WW1 Marine Veteran when Capt. Redfield was a Rear Admiral. There is a book and a calendar that was presented to Capt. Redfield by S. Friid who was the press attache to the Royal Norwegian Legation of Iceland dated 1943. Captain Redfield retired from the US Navy as a Rear Admiral. Below is a little history when he was the Captain of the USS Mississippi during WW2. Please see all photos and email with any questions. Free Shipping.... Thanks!! Heman Judd RedfieldDATE OF BIRTH: January 4, 1893Heman Redfield graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1916. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 1Silver StarAWARDED FOR ACTIONSDURING World War IIService: NavyRank: CaptainDivision: U.S.S. Mississippi (BB-41)GENERAL ORDERS:Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 03518 (May & June 1945)CITATION:The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Heman Judd Redfield (NSN: 0-9655), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. MISSISSIPPI (BB-41), in action against enemy Japanese forces from 17 October to 18 November 1944, and on Luzon, Philippine Islands, on Leyte, Philippine Islands, from 28 December 1944 to 10 February 1945. Participating in the assault and landings on these vital strongholds, Captain Redfield skillfully directed his ship in delivering prolonged and highly effective fire support despite continuous enemy air attacks which damaged his ship. By his leadership and devotion to duty, he contributed materially to the success of the operations and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Price: 975 USD
Location: Monticello, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-26T22:29:56.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
