| Abstract |
The papers of Gerald L. Hill consist of xerox copies, letters, biography, cruise history, maps, and commissioning papers. Letters describe combat action against Japanese air forces. Included in the commissioning papers of the USS UHLMANN is a brief biography of the commanding officer, Commander S. G. Hooper; a list of all officers and petty officers assigned to the ship; and copies of the addresses made at the ceremony. The ship's cruise history includes news releases that describe the activities of the task force to which the destroyer was assigned, such as the invasion of the Philippine Islands, second battle of the Philippine Sea, invasions of Okinawa and Iwo Jima, and the bombardment of the coast of Japan; cartoons, maps, and statistics relating to the damage inflicted upon the enemy. Also included is a chronology of the UHLMANN from the date of its commissioning on November 22, 1943, to November 13, 1945, when the ship departed Pearl Harbor en route to Puget Sound, Wash; and copies of messages of congratulations and commendation sent from such individuals as Admirals William F. Halsey, Nimitz, Ernest J. King, and Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal. |
| Access restriction | Joyner- No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Gerald L. Hill Papers (#153), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Photocopy. Greenville, N.C. : East Carolina University, 1971. |
| Terms of use | Joyner- Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Loaned by Mr. Tracy L. Hill. |
| Biographical note | Gerald L. Hill of Davidson County, N.C., served aboard the destroyer, USS UHLMANN, from 1943 to 1945. |
