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military commissions

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Stephen McCarthy papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-064
Abstract

Lieutenant Stephen McCarthy (1859-1938) served in the U.S. Navy from 1887 until his retirement in 1923. He retired in Newport, Rhode Island. His papers include naval commissions from various promotions in the U.S. Navy.

Dates: 1889-1920

Joseph H. Wellings papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-003
Abstract

This collection consists of materials regarding Wellings’ assignment as U.S. observer of the British Home Fleet, including his reminiscences of the sinking of the Bismarck in May 1941, as well as correspondence, writings, speeches, subject files, and other documentation relating to his naval career.

Dates: 1921-1983