A letter from Samuel Owens with a cover letter from Commander H.B. Atkinson to Frances Elvira Owens about her son's welfare and wellbeing. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States…
A prisoner of war post from Samuel's sister, Mrs. Edward L. Preetorius (Florence Cecelia James Preetorius), to Samuel Owens about everyday life. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United…
Note cards with a brief history of the 1919 passenger liner SS Santa Leonora that was converted to the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9) in 1922. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United…
Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of…
A letter from Colonel Howard F. Bresee to Steven J. Owens about how to contact Samuel Robert Owens while he is being held as a prisoner of war. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United…
A copy of the account of the exploits of the USS Canopus and her crew written by Capt. E. L. Sackett, USN. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a…
A prisoner of war post from Samuel's sister, Mrs. Edward L. Preetorius (Florence Cecelia James Preetorius), to her brother about everyday life. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United…
A letter from Samuel Owens to Frances Elvira Owens and Steven J. Owens notifying family of his release and welfare. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He…
Diary entries of Samuel Owens during a stay in hospital in Manila about his experience and welfare. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of…
A photograph of 11 men at Mine Warfare School in Yorktown, Virginia in 1947. Samuel Robert Owens is the second man from the left in the back row (standing). Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when…