Title
Letter From the Laffey Association to Samuel Wingrove Dated October 1977
Description
In this letter Samuel Wingrove is given his Laffey (DD-724) plank owner card. The possibility of the USS Laffey being memorialized in Philadelphia is discussed. The letter closes with a mention of association dues and that the 1979 Laffey Reunion would be held in New Orleans.
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
