Title
1946-1952 Certificate of Service for Samuel Wingrove
Description
This certificate shows that Samuel Wingrove honorably served on active duty as a part of the United States Navy from 1946-1952. Samuel Wingrove had a long, successful career in the Navy and would serve on active duty several times throughout his career.
Collection
Samuel Wingrove Collection
Context
The items in this collection were donated by Samuel Wingrove, a plank owner and Water Tender aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) during World War II. Wingrove was present for both D-Day and the Battle of Okinawa.
Wingrove would be promoted a Boiler Technician, go on to serve on a variety of Navy ships in the Korean War and retire as a US Navy Chief Petty Officer.
Wingrove would be promoted a Boiler Technician, go on to serve on a variety of Navy ships in the Korean War and retire as a US Navy Chief Petty Officer.
Accession #
2024.42
