Bogan (Gerald F.) Special Collection, 1919-1963

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Summary

Title:
Adm. Gerald Francis Bogan Personal Papers
Dates:
1919-1963
Creators:
Bogan, Gerald F. (Gerald Francis), Adm., 1904-1973
Abstract:
This collection contains military orders, papers, photographs and artifacts relating to the career of Adm. Gerald F. Bogan of the U.S. Navy.
Extent:
1.2 Linear feet 4 manuscript boxes
Language:
and English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains materials that cover Adm. Gerald F. Bogan's naval career. The collection includes military orders, correspondence, photographs, articles and books.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
The materials were donated to the San Diego Air Space Museum on March 24, 2010.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Robert E. Johnston
Date Prepared:
2010
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2015-11-03T11:46-0500

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Terms of access:

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Location of this collection:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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