Official Documents from WW2 Submarines

06-30-08, 01:37 PM

I was recently going through some of my late grandfathers things who served on the USS Bluegill from Nov of 43 through sometime after the war(officially discharged in 46) I've found things that appear to me too be reports of some kind or at least copies of, as well as some personal effects and a diary.

My questions is....can anyone verify what I have is authentic??? I plan on going through the rest of it today, and making some scans in which ill post later tonight or tommorow.

Edit: Anyone have an idea how to authenticate???

snakeyez · 06-30-08, 06:49 PM

PM sent, and I'm looking forward to seeing what all you've found.

Defiance · 07-01-08, 05:15 PM

Would love to have a look over them also

I like a fool have 2 photos of my dad in new york and also i think he's in norfolk virginia and i've put them up that safe i can't find them

Also found out all my dads pictures were accidently left in attic when my mother moved and new owners binned them

Hundreds of wwii photos from allover the world

My eldest sister thinks she might have some of his war ones so she's going to check but i am gutted really

He was in the royal navy during wwii and i treasured the 2 he picked out for when i was a curious 15yr old

Anyways, If you can send em up so we can see some history

07-05-08, 04:28 AM

I'm in the process of moving right now so it may be a month or so before I get to scan and post it all. Will PM you both when I have it completed.

Defiance · 07-05-08, 06:08 PM

That would be nice Lynx

Hope the move goes smooth for you

Nuc · 07-08-08, 05:31 PM

The Submarine Force Museum Library here in Groton Connecticut keeps what they call a "scrap book" on every boat. It contains newspaper articles, letters, official documents as well as all patrol reports. It is available to researchers, in person, by appointment. I am sure they would appreciate the contribution of copies of your material to add to the Bluegills book. The librarian, Wendy, would probably make the authentication. Also If you like the next time I go down there I could look for any additional reference to your grandfather. Feel free to PM me.

06-30-08, 01:37 PM	#1
Lynx2069 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Official Documents from WW2 Submarines I was recently going through some of my late grandfathers things who served on the USS Bluegill from Nov of 43 through sometime after the war(officially discharged in 46) I've found things that appear to me too be reports of some kind or at least copies of, as well as some personal effects and a diary. My questions is....can anyone verify what I have is authentic??? I plan on going through the rest of it today, and making some scans in which ill post later tonight or tommorow. Edit: Anyone have an idea how to authenticate??? Last edited by Lynx2069; 06-30-08 at 06:32 PM.

06-30-08, 06:49 PM	#2
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	PM sent, and I'm looking forward to seeing what all you've found. __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

07-01-08, 05:15 PM	#3
Defiance Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 908 Downloads: 673 Uploads: 0	Would love to have a look over them also I like a fool have 2 photos of my dad in new york and also i think he's in norfolk virginia and i've put them up that safe i can't find them Also found out all my dads pictures were accidently left in attic when my mother moved and new owners binned them Hundreds of wwii photos from allover the world My eldest sister thinks she might have some of his war ones so she's going to check but i am gutted really He was in the royal navy during wwii and i treasured the 2 he picked out for when i was a curious 15yr old Anyways, If you can send em up so we can see some history __________________ Have Fun Bye Def

07-05-08, 06:08 PM	#5
Defiance Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 908 Downloads: 673 Uploads: 0	That would be nice Lynx Hope the move goes smooth for you __________________ Have Fun Bye Def

07-08-08, 05:31 PM	#6
Nuc Planesman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 180 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	The Submarine Force Museum Library here in Groton Connecticut keeps what they call a "scrap book" on every boat. It contains newspaper articles, letters, official documents as well as all patrol reports. It is available to researchers, in person, by appointment. I am sure they would appreciate the contribution of copies of your material to add to the Bluegills book. The librarian, Wendy, would probably make the authentication. Also If you like the next time I go down there I could look for any additional reference to your grandfather. Feel free to PM me. __________________ Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience. Admiral Hyman Rickover (1900 - 1986)

07-05-08, 04:28 AM	#4
Lynx2069 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I'm in the process of moving right now so it may be a month or so before I get to scan and post it all. Will PM you both when I have it completed.