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The Personal Collection of Adm. Gerald F. Bogan
SDASM.SC.10018
SDASM.SC.10018
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Title: Adm. Gerald Francis Bogan Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10018
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1.2 Linear feet
4 manuscript boxes
Date (inclusive): 1919-1963
Abstract: This collection contains military orders, papers, photographs and artifacts relating to the career of Adm. Gerald F. Bogan
of the U.S. Navy.
creator:
Bogan, Gerald F. (Gerald Francis), Adm., 1904-1973
Gerald F. Bogan, Vice Admiral, U.S.N., was a distinguished veteran of 38 years of naval service. Bogan served as Commander,
First Task Fleet, Pacific; as Commander, Air Force, Atlantic; as Commander, Fleet Air, Alameda; and as Commanding Officer,
U.S.S. Saratoga.
Admiral Bogan was born 27 July 1894, Mackinac Island, Michigan. He was a 1916 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and, among
his many decorations, was awarded the Navy Cross for heroic action during World War II. He was elected to the Naval Aviation
Hall of Honor in 1992, National Museum of Naval Aviation.
Admiral Bogan was one of the earliest naval aviators, earning his wings at Pensacola, Florida in 1924. In 1925, he was assigned
to VF Squadron One in San Diego, California, serving on board the carrier Langley, first as executive officer, then, in 1926,
as commanding officer. Later, Admiral Bogan served as the first commanding officer of the Miami, Florida Naval Air station.
He commanded air squadrons on the carriers Langley, Lexington and Saratoga, commanding the Saratoga at the outbreak of World
War II. As a task force commander in the Pacific, he was awarded two Legions of Merit, as well as the Navy Cross for “extraordinary
heroism and distinguished service” during an engagement in Philippine waters on 25 November 1944, in which all carriers in
his force had been damaged by heavy enemy aerial attacks. In 1945, he commanded Carrier Division 4 and Task Group 38.2.
Admiral Bogan passed away in La Jolla, California on 3 June 1973, survived by his widow, Katherine, and a step-son, Harold
A. Fisher of San Diego.
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
The materials were donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum on March 24, 2010.
This collection contains materials that cover Adm. Gerald F. Bogan's naval career. The collection includes military orders,
correspondence, photographs, articles and books.
Related Archival Materials note
Adm. Bogan photo set on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/sets/72157624427863825/
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Brewster Aeronautical Corporation.
Gentner, William E. (William Ellis), 1907-
Halsey, William Frederick, Adm., 1882-1959
Mitscher, Marc Andrew, 1887-1947
Pirie, Robert B., Gen., (Robert Burns)
Reeves, Joseph Mason, 1872-1948
United States. Naval Air Transport Service.
United States. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron.
Yarnell, Harry E., Adm., (Harry Ervin), 1875-1959
Blue Angels