Description: This historic USS Boxer monthly newsletter from September of 1947 is in very good condition and is the very first Edition of "Fantales".The monthly newsletter before the name change to Fantales, was calledBark of the Boxer. The front cover shows a photograph of The Skipper, Captain S.C. Ringand incudes a detailed article on his service.This Historic piece of USS Boxer and post WW II memorabilia will be a treasured keepsake, and a wonderful addition to any WWII/USN collection. The war was officially over at this point, but the "clean up" missions, of the USN in the pacific islands where enemy holdouts were dug in, was still taking place in 1947. This was My Fathers newsletter from when he was stationed on the USS Boxer as a flagman.As he got older, he became prouder of his service in the United States Navy. He told me the story of how after the war, our ships would have to pay visits to the smaller Pacific islands where the enemy were still held up and unaware the war was over. Our Navy would have an interrupter announce over the loudspeakers to those solders still encamped on these islands, that the war was over and to lay down their arms and surrender. At this point, all those still holding out on these islands would fire at the ship, believing that it was a trick. We were not allowed to return fire because the war was officially over at this point.He told me unfortunately that we did suffer casualties due to their actions. Sadly, my Father passed away in May at the age of 96.I have and will be listing more of his US Naval memorabilia from the 1940's and items from the Aircraft carrier he was stationed on, as a flagman, the USS Boxer CV-21This would make a wonderful present for Dad or Granddad or the Military Enthusiast on your Christmas list. Make an offer. I have the offer setting to where you'll know right away if your offer was accepted. I'm not a big-time seller so I do my best to keep my prices reasonable and make a few bucks till my next Social Security check arrives.Compare the price to other listings. Your Historic USS Boxer Newsletter will ship well protected, the day after payment received, at a charge of $4.28 via the USPS Mail or free local pick up. ~ I only sell and ship to the U.S.A. ~Check my feedback over 750 items sold, (it took me 23 years to get to that amount) to know you will not be disappointed.
Price: 4.45 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-23T02:01:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.28 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Theme: Militaria
Type: Newsletter
Force: Navy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
