John F. Kennedy's US Navy ID Card
Artifact IDMO 77.45
Object Type
Card, Identification
Date
1942
Medium
Ink on paper
DimensionsOverall (approx.) H 3 in x W 4 in (7.6 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionUnited States Navy identification card for John F. Kennedy. Card has JFK's signature, hair color, eye color, weight, and birth date. Black and white photograph of Lt. Kennedy in upper left corner. Card is validated with signature of W. Gill Wylie, Lieut. USNR. Card is contained in a plastic folder by two metal grommets.
Historical NoteJohn F. Kennedy's service in the Navy during World War II was a formative experience in his life. He actively sought combat duty and served in the Pacific Theater as commander of patrol torpedo (PT) boats 109 and 59. He emerged from his military service a decorated combat hero.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1977.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055731)
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