Charles W. McClelland
USS Helena CL-50
Seaman First Class
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Updated 11 May 2010


Picture taken about December 1940 with a coin operated camera in a booth. Rating was an "Apprentice Seaman".
At $21.00 month for the first 4 months then went to Seaman 2nd class at $36.00 a month.
I had turned 17 in October 1940 and joined in November 1940.



The three McClelland brothers home on leave & furlough summer 1942.
L to R James (Little Mac), John (US Army) and Charles (Big Mac).
John died February 28, 2010 at 91.



Charles & Agnes on Charlie's 86th birthday last October 16th, 2009.


Charlie on his new trike. Can't beat the mileage.


Agnes and Charlie


A late picture of my old shipmate Don "Nails" Leonard
and wife Leona "Pudge". USS Helena CL 50 F Division.
Their home is at 13409 S. Baltimore Rd. , Bruce Crossing, MI 49912.
Don was a Pearl Harbor Survivor and Kula Gulf Swim Club member.
Charlie



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