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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

John F. Kennedy was a Lieutenant in the Navy and served as a captain of a Patrol Torpedo (PT-109) boat in World War II . This is a collection of artifacts from his service.

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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Citation for the Purple Heart
1943
Admiral W.F. Halsey
MO 63.1941.1.2
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Citation for Navy and Marine Corps Medal
1943
James Forrestal
MO 63.1941.2.2
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
The Purple Heart Medal
1932-1943
Elizabeth Will
MO 63.1941.1.1
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
1932-1944
MO 63.1941.2.1
Lt. John F. Kennedy's Dog Tag
Lt. John F. Kennedy's Dog Tag
1942
MO 2008.13
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, Photo Credit Joel Benjamin
Anchor Pin for Shoulder Lapels of Navy Jacket
1942-1945
MO 83.47.1b
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Anchor Pin for Shoulder Lapels of Navy Jacket
1942-1945
MO 83.47.1a
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
United States Navy Jacket, Lieutenant, Junior Grade
1939-1944
The Naval Uniform Shop
MO 75.707
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records A…
United States Navy Officer's Jacket
early 1940's
MO 83.47.1c
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy's United States Navy Officer's Hat
before 1942
MO 83.50
John F. Kennedy's US Navy ID Card
John F. Kennedy's US Navy ID Card
1942
MO 77.45
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Certificate of Appointment to Navy Ensign
October 1, 1941
MO 75.477
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