Val L. Ball Service History Papers, 1945-1946

Containers:

15.0037 - Box 1, Folder 008

Scope and content:

This folder contains a history of Val L. Ball a US Merchant Marine in WW2. An incredibly detailed record of every event in Ball's career from July 19th, 1945 - March 20th, 1946. It also incudes the days he spent in port and at what port. It contains his certification of fitness. It contains a personal history written by Ball himself from the age of 17. There is a day by day break down of his training at "Avalon." This contains his release from active duty as well as his certificate of completion for basic training. This contains several identification cards of his. It contains his "Domain of the Golden Dragon" for crossing the international dateline for the first time on his way to Guam. There are several copies of the fronts of post cards Ball purchased in Manilla. There is his "domain of Neptunus Rex" for crossing the equator. This contains his pass to go ashore in Calcutta. This has a record of his payment from the American President Lines LTD. It contains his United States Coast Guard Certificate of discharge. It contains a picture of him with the 1999 governor of Utah and at a dedication of a Merchant Marine memorial. Lastly there is a map containing the paths and destinations he went to during his service.

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