Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton on Fire After Japanese Attack, Leyte Gulf, Philippines

Identifier:

038842

Collection Number:

A&M 120

Title:

Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton on Fire After Japanese Attack, Leyte Gulf, Philippines

Date:

1944/10/24

Description:

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Stanley Stevens' narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The USS Princeton on the left, suffered heavy casualties when attacked by a Japanese Dive Bomber. The USS Birmingham on the right, came along side to help fight the fires. Some time after this photograph was taken the Princeton's bomb storage compartment exploded, killing 200 men on the Birmingham.

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView