Military Service and Government Documents, February 1942 - May 1945

This folder contains material related to Commander Xavier Martin Smith’s military service in the United States Navy and the United States Naval Reserve Force. The materials include a short biographical sketch of Commander Xavier Martin Smith’s military service following World War I, a Thanksgiving menu for the USS Miantonomoh, information about the advancement of clocks relevant to the launching of the USS Alabama, a postcard for obtaining individual admission to the launching of the USS Alabama, a memo regarding ceremonies, an invitation to an open house Christmas party, an invitation to become an honorary member of the H.M.A.S. Melville, an invitation to a dance with the 129 A.G.H., another invitation to a dance, a program for an Easter party for the supply department of the U.S. Navy Torpedo Testing Range, two memos regarding Red Cross blood donations, a message from Dr. Hall, and a set of documents on the care and operation of the M1 carbine rifle.