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Sarris (Frank J) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10124
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Frank J. Sarris Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10124
Physical Description:
.75 Cubic Feet
Two boxes of naval documents, newspapers, navigation notebook; photographs, logbooks, and air navigation charts mostly from
the 1940s to the 1960s.
The collection contains one 12.25”x10.25”x5” box and one 18.5”x13.5”x3”
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: Frank Sarris served as a pilot in the United States Navy during both WWII (Pacific) and the Korean Conflict. He retired as
a U.S. Navy LCDR in 1964, after spending 25 years in the service.
Frank John Sarris was born on December 8, 1917 in New Port, Rhode Island. He married Carmella Virgadamo and had three daughters.
Sarris served as a pilot in the United States Navy during both WWII (Pacific) and the Korean Conflict. He retired as a U.S.
Navy LCDR in 1964, after spending 25 years in the service. Carmella passed on May 21, 1993, leaving behind Frank, their three
daughters, and eight grandchildren. Four years later, on January 26, 1997, Frank passed at the age of 79.
He was buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita, California on January 29, 1997 with full military honors.
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
The collection contains one 12.25”x10.25”x5” box and one 18.5”x13.5”x3” box of naval documents, newspapers, navigation notebook;
photographs, logbooks, and air navigation charts mostly from the 1940s to the 1960s.
The two logbooks identified as LB 291 A and LB 291 B will be placed in the logbook collection in box LB 291 A-B.
Lockheed Constellation aircraft files.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States Navy
Lockheed Aircraft
USS Sangamon
Lockheed R7V-1 Super Constellation
Sarris, Frank