2011.75.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
SS Mayaguez Plaque
Artifact ID2011.75.2
Object Type
Plaque, Commemorative
Date
1975
Medium
wood, paint, polish
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in x D 3/4 in (39.4 cm x 29.2 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA badge-shaped wooden plaque features three recessed images: a horned man with a snake wrapped around his neck enclosed in a red circle, a green man enclosed in a white shield shape, and a man falling through the sky enclosed in a black circle. Below the images, a recessed white rectangle displays rows of horizontal black text.Historical NoteThis plaque belonged to Air Force Staff Sergeant Martin Jablonski, who served as Flight Mechanic on “Jolly 42,” one of the helicopters involved in the rescue operation on Koh Tang Island following the capture of the SS Mayaguez. He received the Distinguish Flying Cross for “courageous action aided in the recovery of the SS Mayaguez and its crew.”Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was donated by a member of the general public to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2011.
Credit LineGift of Tim and Pam Jablonski
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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