Mementos of Chief Engineer James Joseph Smith
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Mementos of Chief Engineer James Joseph Smith
Collection Items
Medal, United States Lines Distinguished Service Medal
Ca. 1956. Medal to James J. Smith (1st Ass't Engineer) of SS American Miller for courage and meritorious service in support of the rescue of SS Sea Mazzella. Also known as USL DSM.Designer unknown; struck by Dieges and Clust (D&C). It is 1/10 10K…
Ephemera, Newspaper clipping
Ca. 1955. New York Times newspaper clipping relating the circumstances of the award of the United States Lines Distinguished Service Medal to James J. Smith and his shipmates.
Document, United States Lines, Pension Correspondence & Booklet
Ca. 1953 & 1954. Apparently Mr. Smith did not sign up for a pension plan with his employer, and later did.
Document, United States Maritime Service, Identification Card
Ca. 1945. Issued to James J. Smith, Lieutenant Commander (Engineer)
Ephemera, Mess Pass to J. J. Smith, Asst Engineer
Ca. 1945. For use of John James Smith of SS Anthony Ravalli.On the back of the card is penciled names and telephone numbers of several women.
Certificates, War Shipping Administration, War Zone Bar cards
1943 Atlantic War Zone Bar card - James Joseph Smith
1943 Mediterranean Middle East War War Bar card - James Joseph Smith
1943 Pacific War Zone Bar card - James Joseph Smith
Certificates, United States Maritime Service, Designation of Grade
1943 Ensign, USMS - James Joseph Smith
1944 Lieutenant, USMS - James Joseph Smith
1945 Lieutenant Commander, USMS - James Joseph Smith
