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Drown (George) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10181
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: George H. Drown Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10181
Physical Description:
.6 Cubic Feet
The collection is stored in one oversized box measuring 16 x 23 and contains photographs, panoramic photographs, and certificates.
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: George Drown served in the US Navy for 24 years.
George Drown was born at Orange, MA on November 3, 1899. He enlisted in the Navy in 1920 and served as an Aviation Machinist’s
and Carpenter’s Mate. He received training at the Newport, RI Naval training Station and subsequently served at the Naval
Hospital, San Diego, CA, NAS San Diego, NAS Coco Solo, CZ and NAS Ream Field. During his career he was assigned to Naval
Torpedo Squadron Two (VT-2B), Patrol Squadron Seven (VP-7F), Composite Squadron Forty (VC-40), Carrier Service Unit Thirteen
(CASU-13) and on the USS Saratoga (CV-3), USS Wright (AV-1), and USS Badoeng Strait (CVE 116). He retired from active duty
on 15 August 1944 after twenty-four years of continuous service, and passed away on October 10, 1977.
The collection is open to research by appointment.
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The collection is stored in one oversized box measuring 16 x 23 and contains photographs, panoramic photographs, and certificates.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
North Island Naval Air Station
USS Saratoga (CV-3)
USS Wright (AV-1)
USS Badoeng Strait (CVE 116)
Naval Torpedo Squadron Two (VT-2B)
Patrol Squadron Seven (VP-7F)
Drown, George