B.J. Lochridge Papers
Scope and Contents
The B.J. Lochridge Papers contain a half-sheet communique from the 77th Infantry Division headquarters to the USS Mississippi on capturing the Shuri Castle in Naha, Japan. This communique includes an invitation to the captain to inspect the Shuri Castle.
Dates
- Creation: May 30, 1945
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection in any form must be obtained from the National Museum of the Pacific War, Center for Pacific War Studies.
Biographical / Historical
B.J. Lochridge was a member of the United States Navy, where he obtained the rank of Radioman Second Class while serving on board the USS Mississippi.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The B.J. Lochridge Jr Papers contain a single communique from the 77th Infantry Division headquarters to the USS Mississippi on capturing the Shuri Castle in Naha, Japan.
Arrangement
The B.J. Lochridge Papers contain one legal-size folder housed within one archival-size box totaling less than 0.1 linear feet.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Andrew and Deborah Lochridge donated these materials to the Texas Historical Commission on July 7, 2023.
Subject
- USS Mississippi (BB-41) (Organization)
- United States. Army. Infantry Division, 77th (Organization)
Geographic
- Title
- B.J. Lochridge Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jacob Pritsker
- Date
- 2025-01-20
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Center for Pacific War Studies / National Museum of the Pacific War Repository
328 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg Texas 78624 United States of America
archives@nimitzfoundation.org