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A yellow, World War II inflatable Type B-4 life preserver with 'Joe Kristufek' stenciled across the front in black block lettering. The vest's inflatable chest piece is secured to the pilot with two...
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Photograph of Joe Kristufek of Torpedo Squadron 5 flying his Avenger past Wake Island after a raid in October of 1943.
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Photograph of Joseph Kristufek in a TBF Avenger flying over Wake Island after a raid in October of 1943.
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Photograph of Joseph Kristufek dropping a torpedo from his TBF Avenger torpedo plane.
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This archival piece shows Joseph Kristufek's appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Commander (A-1) following his service as Executive Officer with Torpedo Squadron Eighty-Seven (VT-87). Attached is a...
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Another amazing, wonderful, beautiful 4th of July approaches Patriots Point...We were rated as one of the TOP 5 Independence Day celebrations by the New York Times...this year we celebrate the 233rd...
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Photograph of George Winne awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross and four clusters to Joseph Kristufek for his service in the Pacific theater.
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Photograph of Joseph Kristufek writing on his plotting board while he and fellow aircrewmen passing time in a ready room. Lt. Commander Richard Upson (left) and Lt. William Laliberte (right) play...
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Photograph of Joseph Kristufek in the cockpit of a TBF Avenger while aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) in 1943. Bombing strike markers can be seen on the side of the plane.
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Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) activity report for Joseph Kristufek. This activity report covers actions between August 31, 1943, and April 30, 1944. The report details the dates of action, the type of...
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Plank Owner Certificate of Lt. Joseph R. Kristufek for the USS Randolph (CV-15).
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Plank Owner Certificate of Lt. Joseph R. Kristufek for USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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Photograph of mass being held on the forecastle of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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October 1944 issue of National Geographic Magazine with a collection of Pacific War artwork by US Navy combat artist Lt. William F. Draper. Included in the collection is the painting "Shock Troops of...
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Notice of separation from the U.S. Naval Service for Joseph Kristufek. This paperwork provides a brief overview of Kristufek's service history and even some information on his life before World War II...
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Photograph of SB2C Helldivers on the flightdeck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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This month we profile our volunteer with the most longevity at Patriots Point...Lloyd Conard has been greeting visitors and conducting tours for our guests since January 1995. A native of Abington...
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Selected scrapbook pages featuring Joseph Kristufek. The pages show newspaper photos and features about his service during World War II.
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The typed diary of Joseph Kristufek. Kristufek was a member of Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5). VT-5 was attached to USS Yorktown (CV-10). The diary covers from May 18, 1943 to May 12, 1944.
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A signed photograph of Joseph "Jocko" Clark. The photograph was signed "To Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kristufek, with best regards, J.J. Clark."