Title
Arthur Hogan Receiving a Silver Star
Description
A black and white photograph of Arthur Hogan being congratulated by a US Navy captain after being awarded the Silver Star for his actions aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) on April 16, 1945. Arthur's wife, Mary J. Hogan, grins proudly.
Collection
USS LAFFEY DD724
Context
Arthur Hogan was a Machinists Mate aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) After the Battle off Okinawa, Hogan and Stephen Waite used an acetylene torch to free two fellow crewmen trapped below deck.
Accession #
2019.06
