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B.J. Lochridge Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 000042

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.

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

Contact:
328 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg Texas 78624 United States of America