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*Note: All tickets for this event have sold out. Thank you for your interest in the 4th of July Fireworks Blast. Celebrate Independence Day at the Most Patriotic Place in the Lowcountry! Join us for...
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The USS Yorktown Foundation is the designated support organization for Patriots Point. As a 501(c)3 charitable organization, your contributions are tax-deductible. EIN# 46-1892486
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This section of Air Group Three's official history covers their time aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Air Group Three was attached to the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from October 24, 1944, through March 1945
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After Action Report produced by the USS Yorktown (CV-10) for the events of January 28 to January 31, 1944. The Yorktown provided support for Operation Flintlock in the Marshall Island campaign.
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Stephen Fitch adds to Air Group One's kill board while balancing himself on a chair.
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A white and red stuffed donkey toy with the names of Torpedo Squadron One's members carefully taped around the toy.
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A black and white photo of a smiling Dixie Kiefer in his US Navy officers' dress blues. Commander stripes can be seen on his sleeve in the image, as well as his aviators' wings.
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A citation posthumously presenting Dixie Kiefer with the Silver Star for his service and actions as Executive Officer aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) from October 29, 1944, to January 29, 1945.
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A citation presenting Dixie Kiefer with the Distinguished Service Medal for his service and actions as Executive Officer aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) and his contribution to victory at the Battle of...
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A citation posthumously presenting Dixie Kiefer with the Purple Heart for his injuries in service on June 4, 1942, and January 21, 1945.
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A citation presenting Dixie Kiefer with the Navy Cross for his service and actions as Executive Officer aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) during the Battle of Midway.
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This picture shows a smiling William Grigsby wearing his pilot wings. The single stripe and star on each sleeves show that Grigsby is an Ensign at the time this photo was taken.
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Published by the US War Department, this recognition manual was part of educating pilots on how to distinguish friendly aircraft from hostile aircraft.
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Featuring Grigsby's personal photos, this album highlights his military career and the World War II service of Carrier Air Group Twelve (CAG-12).
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These two military maps show the area around Nagoya, Japan. These maps also highlight industrial factories and plants as potential targets for bombing.
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A celestial navigation practice notebook used by William Grigsby during his US Navy pilot training. Grigsby's handwritten notes and drawings can be seen throughout the notebook.
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This Christmas menu was for the 1943 Christmas Dinner at the US Naval Air Station (NAS) at Pensacola, Florida. The menu features classic holiday fare such as roasted turkey, baked ham, cranberry sauce...