File contains materials relating to the service of Sylvan Forsberg in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a gunner's mate. Materials contain a short letter describing Sylvan Forsberg's military experience. Also contains a newspaper article citing the enlistment of Forsberg and his twin brother in the Navy, with an accompanying photograph. Includes a history of the vessel, the U.S.S. Mullany, that Forsberg served on. The history details the ship's combat record--seeing action at Rabaul, the assault on the Philippines, engaging enemy submarines, and engaging in close combat with coastal batteries. Describes the ship's ever-increasing legend of invincibility. Also describes the kamikaze attack that finally crippled her and ended her war service. Discusses the crew's feelings for the ship and her postwar service record. Dated approximately 1943, 1989.