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Ronald H. Veltman papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSC-182

Content Description

Subject Files on USS Hornet (CV-8) in which Veltman served as a Pharmacist’s Mate, including a ship’s history, list of ship’s company and Air Group 8, Commander’s report on October 26, 1942, during the battle of Santa Cruz; Citations; Photograph of General James Doolittle, USS Midway, and USNTS, 1940, and newspaper clippings of April 22 & 23, 1943; Tape recording done by Veltman; History of USS Hornet and “ The Ship that Held the Line: USS Hornet “and “The First Year of the Pacific War.”

Dates

  • Creation: 1940-1943 and undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Conditions Governing Use

Material in this collection is in the public domain, unless otherwise noted.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (9 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

Contact:
US Naval War College
686 Cushing Rd
Newport RI 02841 US