My grandfather died at the age of 82. He served on the u.s submarine the u.s.s blackfin.His ship was stationed in the pacific, and he served somewere on the bridge.

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"Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!" Captain Henry P. Jim Crowe - 13th January 1943 - (Guadalcanal)

What was his name?

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"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance." Socrates

"Rest your oar, sailor."

I am very sorry to hear about your loss.

I agree with Otto, please tell us your grandfather's name. As a submarine enthusiast, I would like to know more about his experiences if you are willing to share those with the forum.

Also, if your family does not have Blackfin's war patrol reports, I have them in pdf format and can upload them to a site for you to download.

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"Sink 'Em All"-Uncle Charlie

His name was George Lynch and he worked as the person who conveys the sonar information to the commander on the bridge. I have some of his old stuff I will post a picture.

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"Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!" Captain Henry P. Jim Crowe - 13th January 1943 - (Guadalcanal)

ok i think you should be able to see my pictures through this link. shockwavesoldier - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

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"Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!" Captain Henry P. Jim Crowe - 13th January 1943 - (Guadalcanal)

Send the pic to me at the email in my sig and I'll put it online for you Shockwave.

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You have my condolences.

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Members of the Dutch Resistance with 101st AB, Eindhoven. Operation Market Garden.

Scott

Photos added to the thread.

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thanks man looks great

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"Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!" Captain Henry P. Jim Crowe - 13th January 1943 - (Guadalcanal)

for more info on the U.S.S Blackfin itself check out his link USS Blackfin (SS-322 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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"Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!" Captain Henry P. Jim Crowe - 13th January 1943 - (Guadalcanal)

Shock,

Are you old enough to remember your grandfather and did you get to talk to him much about his service?

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Best Regards,
JW

yes, he only died last year. He told me some about his time in the service, even though he had failing memory. He told me about the places they docked and stayed. He didn't say much else, although he did seem to have a very deep hatred of the Japanesse. Almost a discust, about the crimes they committed.

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"Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!" Captain Henry P. Jim Crowe - 13th January 1943 - (Guadalcanal)

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful collection and the memory of your grandfather.

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Regards, Michelle

Oliver Goldsmith, "I love everything that's old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines."

thanks, I have other stuff I think I can find at my grandmothers house we are going next weekend. My cousin got his navy knife.

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"Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!" Captain Henry P. Jim Crowe - 13th January 1943 - (Guadalcanal)