Bob_ Perry:
USS Advent (AM83): Commissioning ceremony - ship's commanding officer reads his orders - Aug. 19, 1942. This photo was in my father-in-law's collection. -- for a larger image LEFT CLICK ON THE IMAGE
Bob_ Perry:
The USS Advent (AM-83) was a minesweeper. My father-in-law was on her from Aug 19, 1942 until May 16, 1943. This is the commissioning of the USS Advent on Aug. 19, 1942 -- for a larger view LEFT CLICK ON THE IMAGE
Bob_ Perry:
The USS DARING (AM-87) was same class of minesweeper as Joe's ship the USS ADVENT (AM-83). It was built in the same yard at Portland, Oregon. It was commissioned Oct 10, 1942 - about two months after Advent.
Bob_ Perry:
USS DESPITE (AM89) same class of ship as the USS ADVENT (AM83) --
Bob_ Perry:
USS DESPITE (AM89) photo dated 8-27-1943 - same type of ship as the USS ADVENT (AM83) - Both were Adroit Class minesweepers.
Bob_ Perry:
ID card used by Joe Muise while USS ADVENT was being built - it was commissioned 8-19-1942 Portland, Oregon
Bob_ Perry:
He joined the USS ADVENT (AM83) before it was commissioned Aug. 19, 1942; built by Commercial Iron Works at Portland, Oregon. This pass was used while the ship was being completed.
Bob_ Perry:
LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THE NAVY! - note posted on carrier skipper's door in 2003 -- to read it better LEFT CLICK ON THE IMAGE