Series II. William H. Pabst, c. 1945-1946
Scope and Content of Collection
This series contains one photograph, lapel pins and award certificates certifying the service record of William H. Pabst, Jr., Ensign in the United States Merchant Marine for the duration of World War II.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1945-1946
Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical History
William H. Pabst, Jr. was an Ensign (ENS) in the Merchant Marine—a wartime branch of the Navy which provides supply logistics at sea, often on small vessels, many privately-owned. ENS Pabst's awards indicate service in four major theatres of World War II, and were issued before the Sept. 1st, 1946 dissolution of the War Shipping Administration.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 boxes (3.42 linear feet)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Materials are sorted alphabetically and pins are grouped by type.
Repository Details
Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
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San José, CA 95192-0028
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