Title

Bomb Sunday Shrapnel

Description
Eight, small, jagged pieces of metal of various sizes and shapes created during the March 18, 1945 bomb hit that struck the USS Yorktown (CV-10). The pieces have been stored in an amber vial labeled "Shrapnel, Yorktown, very important' for approximately 50 years.
Context
These shrapnel pieces were picked up by gunner Jack MacDade after the USS Yorktown's only bomb hit on "Bomb Sunday," March 18, 1945. The metal shards were so hot, they burned a hole in MacDade's pants pocket.
Accession #
2024.41
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