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Original five-page handwritten military correspondence dated February 5, 1946, from Arlington, Virginia, concerning the USS South Dakota (BB-57) and its World War II Pacific combat service.
The letter discusses proposed citations and Navy Unit Commendation recognition relating to the Battles of Santa Cruz and Guadalcanal in October and November 1942.
The writer describes submitting supporting material to naval authorities and references recommendations concerning the ship's wartime service.
USS South Dakota was one of the most decorated American battleships of World War II, participating in major Pacific naval engagements.
This is original postwar correspondence documenting efforts to recognize wartime service, not a reproduction or modern historical account.
All five handwritten pages are included. The papers exhibit expected age-related wear, including discoloration, folds and handling marks. Please examine photographs for condition.
Provenance: This item came from my late father's personal collection, assembled over decades through his interest in military history and historical correspondence.
An interesting historical document for collectors of WWII naval history, USS South Dakota, Guadalcanal and original military correspondence.
Sold as pictured. The product is a set of original naval battle documents from the USS South Dakota during World War II, specifically from the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. The documents span 4 pages and provide a unique glimpse into the military history of the United States during the conflict. As collectibles in the militaria theme, these original documents offer a tangible connection to the war and the men who served on the USS South Dakota during this historic battle.
