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The ship "Gunston Hall" during Korean War

2007-659 (untitled)
Accession Number
2007-659
5x7 inches (13x18 cm)
Black & White
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Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers: President's Secretary's Files
Keywords
Korean War, 1950-1953
Ships
HST Keywords
Kennedy, Richard D. - Ref. to; Korean War - General File; Ships - Gunston Hall; Ships - U. S. S. Pickaway - Ref. to
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Credit:
U.S. Army

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Description
The cables between the Gunston Hall and the U.S.S. Pickaway are secured and the litter started across to transfer a wounded Marine. Private Richard D. Kenney accidentally shot himself while cleaning his .45 caliber pistol. This was during the Korean War.
Date(s)
September 13, 1950