BK
Joined: Apr 11, 2007
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BK
Wow, Kate! I love the headhunter trio.
Here's my finds for today:
Has anyone seen these painted matte black before?
The rest of this stuff is all from one A.J. Kane, seaman on the USS William P. Biddle, from his stay in Honolulu, March 28 & 29, 1941. First up is a nice souvenir photo of him with a fine wahine.:
Next, a menu from the Sea View Inn "On The Beach At Haleiwa". On the back it is autographed by some of his shipmates. Seaman Kane's words on the front; "Stopped here on trip around the island. March 28,1941." The menu choices included: a sardine sandwich for $.10, a T-Bone steak for $.60 & the most expensive item on the menu, an extra large order of fried frog's legs for $1.00!
Next up, a "Pilot's License" from the Royal Annex in Honolulu. It proclaims Seaman Kane has fully qualified as a First Class Pilot on the seas of Beverages & states: "He who does not love Wine, Women and Song, remains a fool, his whole life long."
Finally, a pic of Seaman Kane's dad proudly displaying the 8-point buck he shot.
I love these little bits of history from our Greatest Generation. I did a bit of research on the ship. It was a transport ship, used throughout WWII & received 7 Battle Stars for service in combat areas.
Thank You, Seaman Kane, for your service.
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