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This page explains the instance in which Smokey Stover downed a Japanese fighter when the two planes suffered a midair collision. Smokey Stover's plane survived the collision and was able to return to...
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Smokey Stover Discusses his living arrangements and the various rules set by the United States Navy regarding letter writing.
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Stella Stover attending a postwar ceremony honoring service members of the Second World War. During this ceremony she would receive a medal awarded posthumously for her son, Smokey Stover. The award...
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The battle of Midway took place 67 years ago today. It was to be the turning of the tide against Japanese conquest of the Pacific. The Japanese brought 4 of their 10 carriers to the battle, because...
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Stella Stover stands ready to receive an award from the American military. The unidentified medal was most likely Smokey Stover's gold star awarded in lieu of a second Air Medal. This was awarded to...
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This record shows Smokey Stover's attendance and grades while he was enrolled at North Texas State Teachers College.
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This green government record book was used by Elisha "Smokey" Stover as his diary from October 13, 1943, to February 1944.
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This photograph shows the USS Yorktown Association presenting J. Spurgeon and Stella Stover with a certificate of appreciation during the 1952 Yorktown reunion.
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Fighting Squadron Five's combat service above Guadalcanal earned them a congratulations from William Halsey, Commander of the United States South Pacific Force.
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Scrapbook from Thomas Edwin Murray, an African American sailor who served on board the USS Yorktown (CV-10) as a Steward's Mate (StM1/c) during World War II. The scrapbook features portraits of the...
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Scrapbook from Thomas Edwin Murray, StM1/c, a black sailor who served on board the USS YORKTOWN as a stewards mate during World War II. The scrapbook features portraits of the African American sailors...
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Announcement for "The Ann-Margret Show 12 March 1966 Aboard "The Fighting Lady".
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Back in May, 06-08, Park Ridge Christian school arrived at Patriots Point for a round robin tour of all our education programs (I think this was a FIRST). During their time here, they completed the...
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Photograph of Ann-Margret arriving onboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) for her performance.
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Photograph of singer and actress Ann-Margret walking off stage after her show aboard USS Yorktown (CVS-10).
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Black and white photograph of singer and actress Ann Margret performing aboard USS Yorktown (CVS-10) on 12 March, 1966.
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Black and white photograph of actress and singer Ann-Margret walking among the crew of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) on 12 March, 1966.
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Color photograph of Ann-Margret inscribed in silver ink 'To Captain James B. Cain love & respect Ann-Margret'. This photograph was given to James Cain on the occasion of Ann-Margret's show aboard USS...
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Partial box of calling cards used by James B. Cain when he was the Commanding Officer of USS Yorktown (CVS-10).
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A gold-plated Beretta 7.65 cal. Model 70 pistol with mother of pearl handle belonging to Captain James Cain.