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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: John Charles Sachs Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10164
Physical Description:
.25 Cubic Feet
This collection consists primarily of Sach’s U.S. Naval and Civil Service records, as well as photographs, manuscripts, and
newsletters related to his time in the Navy.
This collection of nine files is housed in one archival box
12x5x10.5 inches
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: John Charles Sachs served in the US Navy for 20 years. He served on three ships, the USS Williamson (DD244), the USS Fabius
(ARV(A)5), and the USS Philippine Sea (CVA47); in two aircraft squadrons, VP-14 and VC-35; and two tours of shore duty at
NAS Jacksonville and NAS North Island.
John Charles Sachs was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 15, 1919 to John Howard Sachs and Edna Erdman Sachs. He joined
the United States Navy at age seventeen on November 2, 1937 and served on three ships, the USS Williamson (DD244), the USS
Fabius (ARV(A)5), and the USS Philippine Sea (CVA47); in two aircraft squadrons, VP-14 and VC-35; and two tours of shore duty
at NAS Jacksonville and NAS North Island. Sachs was honorably discharged as an Aviation Structural Mechanic Chief on June
17, 1957. In October 1964, he went to work at North Island Naval Air Station starting as an Aircraft Metals Worker and advancing
to Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic. During his tenure, he received five Letters of Commendation, four Letters of Appreciation,
two Certificates of Merit, a Superior Achievement Award, and a Sustained Superior Performance Award. Mr. Sachs was a member
of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, and avid proponent of the Mount Soledad Memorial Wall. He was beloved for his
positive spirit and generosity. He passed away on November 26, 2014 in La Mesa, California and is buried at Miramar National
Cemetery.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
The collection is open to research by appointment. Some copyright restrictions may apply.
Description: This collection of nine files is housed in one archival box, 12x5x10.5.
Content notes: This collection consists primarily of Sach’s U.S. Naval and Civil Service records, as well as photographs,
manuscripts, and newsletters related to his time in the Navy
Ship Files and VP-14 file.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941
Patrol Squadron 14 (VP-14)
Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
USS Williamson (DD244),
USS Philippine Sea (CVA47);
Sachs, John Charles