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This 1957 U.S. Navy personnel file was released under the U.S. Department of War name. It covers Chief Photographer Delbert Clement Newhouse, CWO-4, USN. It holds Records of Emergency Data from 1955 to 1957, a 2 May 1957 request that changed his home of record to Pensacola, Florida, and vouchers for his dependents' travel. It also includes fitness reports from his time as Photographic Officer at the U.S. Naval Base at Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador, and with the Fifteenth Naval District in 1942 and 1943. The file contains no UFO material.
From the source:Release of 2026-09-18 Incident: 5/2/57, N/A. This file contains the final personnel record of U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Delbert C. Newhouse, who left naval service as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, then the highest Warrant Officer grade. In July 1952, Newhouse recorded 16mm motion-picture film near Tremonton, Utah; the film later became the subject of a Project Blue Book investigation. Project Blue Book was the U.S. Air Force program active from 1952 to 1969 that investigated the nature and origin of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). In addition to documenting routine assignments and training, the file records Newhouse’s career progression as a Photographer’s Mate, a Navy enlisted specialty responsible for photography and related imaging work. Project Blue Book investigators characterized Newhouse as an expert photographer based on his naval experience.
“Headquarters”21 pages
12 October 1949 Dear Mr. Norhouse: It is with very real personal regret that I inform you of the Navy's inability to retain you on active duty in your present temporary status during the fiscal year 1950. This decision was made necessary solely because of unavoidable budgetary reductions in appropriations for the Navy, and a consequent mandatory reduction in the personnel ceiling. It is in no way to be construed as a reflection upon the performance of your duties, and the Navy will not forget that you gave unstintingly of time and effort. I hope that you will continue to serve the Navy where your support is needed as never before. Your temporary appointment will be terminated on 31 December 1949. If you are eligible for retirement, and so desire, you should submit your request to reach the Bureau at the earliest practicable date but not later than 10 November 1949. If you do not retire you may expect to be renegotiated to another billet upon reversion. Please be assured of the Navy's deep appreciation of your loyal and honorable service. Sincerely, J. W. ROPER LT Delbert C. Newhouse, USN Bureau of Aeronautics Department of the Navy Washington 25, D.C.
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