Emery Thompson enlisted in the Navy on October 16, 1942 and reported aboard the Calvert on April 23, 1943 following graduation from the US Navy’s Wentworth Institute service school, Boston MA on April 10, 1943 where he had completed Machinist Mate training and certification.
He transferred off the Calvert sometime during late 1943 or early 1944.
Appreciation to Emery’s son, NCCS Bruce E. Thompson, USN, Retired for the personal items shown below.
Wonderful new additions to the history and life stories of sailors serving aboard the USS Calvert APA-32. Thank you