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Charles M. Birkett 1918 World War I Navy man and Steamboat Springs local, Charles Birkett poses in his Naval uniform at his home.
Birkett graduated from SSHS in 1917, worked for the Moffatt Road as a mechanic, and enlisted in 1917. He became an electrican in the submarine service at Panama and Hawaiian Islands, and served 28 months. (source: obituary)
Digital scan made from a copy)
Birkett's son and daughter also served in the Navy, during World War II (see additional images ) Doris Birkett Compestine Steamboat Springs Government/Post Office People B & W Photo Scanner: Epson V700 Photo