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» Topic: Ron 20 boats
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My dad served with Squadron 20. I am trying to find out which boat he was assigned to. One of his duties was squadron photographer. I have photos in a scrapbook that he took while serving. Many of them are PT boats that were part of Ron 20. There is nothing in the information that I have that states which boat he was assigned to. Dad passed in 1983 and he would never talk about the war.
I am trying to piece together his time served while assigned to Ron 20. If anyone can steer me in the right direction to find any of this information, it would be greatly appreciated.
Please excuse me if there are any issues with the post. I am new to this.
I would love to post pictures but I’m having trouble trying to convert my pics from jpeg to jpg.

Posted By: leer | Posted on: Aug 9, 2024 - 1:13pm
Total Posts: 6 | Joined: Aug 8, 2024 - 12:17pm

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Hi Leer . . .

The file type shouldn't matter a .JPEG id the same as a .JPG id (extension)

JPEG:




JPG:




JPEG:




As you can see either file extension .jpg or .jpeg work fine.

If you have any problems please email the photos and I will be happy to get them uploaded to your Post.

Dick . . .





Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Aug 9, 2024 - 3:29pm
Total Posts: 1489 | Joined: Aug 27, 2006 - 6:36pm

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Fining his boat can be a challenge. Only sure way to to check the boat logs which are held at thr National Archives in College Park,MD. What is your dad's name?

Charlie

Posted By: 29navy | Posted on: Aug 10, 2024 - 6:49am
Total Posts: 611 | Joined: Dec 28, 2006 - 3:02pm

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Thanks Dick

I’ll try again.



Posted By: leer | Posted on: Aug 10, 2024 - 8:08am
Total Posts: 6 | Joined: Aug 8, 2024 - 12:17pm

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Thanks for the input Charlie

I know I have to do some legwork in order to find what I’m looking for. It’s time to start making some phone calls.



Posted By: leer | Posted on: Aug 10, 2024 - 8:15am
Total Posts: 6 | Joined: Aug 8, 2024 - 12:17pm

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I emailed PT boats INC to find what PT boat my Uncle served aboard you might want to try that. If you can give us your fathers name the members of the forum will help you with the search if you feel comfortable doing so. Hope you can upload the photos onto the forum would love to see them.



Posted By: Travis B | Posted on: Aug 10, 2024 - 3:34pm
Total Posts: 129 | Joined: Nov 23, 2019 - 10:11am

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lEER, MY Father served on PT 248 with Ron 20. i have a list of islands he was on.which may be the same. At Close Quarters would be able to give some details of Ron. Navsource would have pictures of most of the boats. would be glad to send the list if your willing to give me your e-mail. good searching. Scott

Scott Campbell 2nd gen,PT 248
Ron 20


Posted By: Scott C | Posted on: Aug 11, 2024 - 5:10pm
Total Posts: 114 | Joined: Nov 20, 2019 - 4:34pm

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