Title
Gun Mount Fifty-Three Following the Kamikaze Attack
Description
A black and white photograph of USS Laffey (DD-724) damage after being attacked at Okinawa. Pictured here is the aft 5" mount portside looking forward.
Collection
USS LAFFEY DD724
Context
Donated by Thomas Fern. A Seaman aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724), as well as a plank owner, Fern was wounded during the kamikaze attack on April 16, 1945, and received the silver star.
Accession #
2007.00024
