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Topic: PT 315 BOAT RON 5 SOUTHPACIFIC 1945 |
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Christopher
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Posted on: Nov 22, 2007 - 6:57am
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NEW TO MESSAGE BOARD. LOOKING FOR ANY INORMATION ON PT 315 AND RON 5 FOR THE PERIOD OF 1944-1946. MY FATHER WAS ON THIS PT BOAT. WAS LOOKING FOR A LIST OF OFFICERS, CREW, LOGS, PICTURES ETC. ANY INFORMATION WOUILD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
ONLY INFORMATION I HAVE IS LISTED BELOW.
MTB RON 5
Commissioned: 16,June 1942 - CDR Henry Farrow
Decommissioned: 15,February 1945 - LT John W. Ewell USNR
PT Boats: Elco 77' PT's 62-65, Elco 80' PT's 103-114,314-319
Assigned To: Panama and South Pacific
Postscript: After a tour of about one year in the Panama area, the squadron was shipped to the Solomons where it saw action until it was decommissioned in early 1945. It's boat were later distributed to replenish other squadrons.
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Ed B
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Posted on: Nov 22, 2007 - 1:37pm
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An ELCO 80', PT 315 was placed in service March 15, 1943 assigned to RON 5, but one month later (April 15) was transferred to RON 4. Placed out of service Jan 14, 1946. Sold June 8, 1948. I don't know ultimate fate, but someone here will be sure to pipe up.
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David Waples
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Posted on: Nov 23, 2007 - 7:12am
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You may want to check with PT Boats Inc. to see if they have photos, info, etc.
Dave
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