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United States Department of the Navy Records
USDN-001-006
This folder contains copies of records from John F. Kennedy's Navy personnel file. The administrative forms and memorandums concern Kennedy's enlistment in the U.S. Naval Reserve, his appointment as Ensign, his orders and duty assignments, the Purple Heart Medal he received, and other factual matters of his service. Of note is a chronological summary, "Record of Officers"; multiple performance evaluations, "Report on the Fitness of Officers"; and official accounts of the sinking of PT-109.
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United States Department of the Navy Records
USDN-001-007
This folder contains copies of records from John F. Kennedy's Navy personnel file. The administrative forms and memorandums mainly concern events following the sinking of PT-109, Kennedy's recovery from injuries sustained in that accident, and his retirement from the U.S. Naval Reserves due to physical disability. Documents of note include multiple performance evaluations, "Report on the Fitness of Officers"; a Transcript of Naval Service; and information on the Navy and Marine Corps Medal that Kennedy received.
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United States Department of the Navy Records
USDN-001-004
This folder contains copies of records from John F. Kennedy's Navy personnel file. The correspondence and memorandums mainly concern the medals and awards he received, including the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic conduct following the sinking of PT-109. Notable documents include a biographical sketch prepared by Navy Office of Information in November 1963 following Kennedy's death.
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United States Department of the Navy Records
USDN-001-002
This folder contains copies of records from John F. Kennedy's Navy personnel file. The correspondence and forms mainly concern Kennedy's medical records; the medals and awards he received, including the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic conduct following the sinking of PT-109; and general requests for information about his Navy service. Notable documents include a biographical sketch prepared by Navy in 1960; a Transcript of Naval Service; and a casualty report from his death.