USS Portland

World War II – Ray Loyd: Part 1

This Throwback Thursday is a special one. It is Part – 1, the start of a short series of my Grandfather Ray, retelling the story of his time in the Navy during World War II. He was initially stationed aboard the USS Portland. Having joined the Navy on the 4th of July, 1942.

Loadout

Prometheus Design Werx Iliad Field Jacket

  1. Hey Kit,
    My father Harold Allen served on the USS Portland from 1/38 to 12/41.
    FYI, there is a book about the Portland.
    The History and Times of the U.S.S Portland by Heber A. Holbrook 1990
    Printed by Pacific Monographs
    Pacific Ship and Shore 635 Berkshire Drive
    Dixon, CA 95620

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