by jameskrouse | May 12, 2015 | Caribbean, Documents
Here is a map that Bud Froehlich drew up in 1990 just prior to the last reunion of the Partridge. If you’ve ever travelled to that part of the world, it’s difficult to imagine it as a war zone. But it’s where the Partridge worked to safe ships...
by jameskrouse | Apr 22, 2015 | Documents |
Hi everyone and thank you for all the great comments on the recent photos. I’m working on getting them labeled, but feel free to comment if you identify anyone in the photos. A few years back, Lisa Knott (who’s grandfather Dalton Kirkman father, Joe...
by jameskrouse | Apr 22, 2015 | Crew, Documents, Partridge, Photos, WWII
When I first started this project I had the privilege of spending a weekend with Bill and Dottie Ames. They were a great couple with so much energy and enthusiasm for the Partridge and the crew. They shared with me newsletters from the late 40s and early 50s. I was...
by jameskrouse | Apr 20, 2015 | Documents |
Here is PDF of the official action report following the sinking of the ship. The report was created by Ensign Thomas Buffum because Lt. Jim White (who was captain of the ship) was injured. The report also contains a casualty list submitted by J. K. Bradley who was...
by jameskrouse | Sep 27, 2008 | Crew, Documents, Partridge |
I’m looking for more information on Lieutenant F. A. Lafavor. He’s listed as the executive officer of the Partridge in 1944 but I believe he was transfered off before the ship sunk in June of that year. In the ship’s log his wife is listed as Helen...
by jameskrouse | Sep 18, 2008 | Documents, German E-Boats, Partridge, WWII |
I’ve attached a JPG scan of one page from the action report for Task force 128. This was the TF that towed the Mulberry and Whale unite to create an artificial harbor to feed the invasion of Normandy. I’ve posted the action report from the Partridge but...
