Title

Message From Albert Csiszar and Robert "Bob" Jones to the USS Laffey (DD-724) Dated May 26, 1945

Description
"We send our heartiest congratulations on marvelous job done by you and our shipmates and are proud of the Laffey We would like to go back to the Laffey for duty"

-Csizar and Jones
Collection
USS LAFFEY DD724
Context
Albert Csiszar and Bob Jones were both crewman of the USS Laffey who were sent stateside just ten days before the Laffey was attacked by waves of kamikaze planes off the coast of Okinawa. After hearing about the courageous defense put up by the crew, both men sent a telegram letting the Laffey know that they were ready to return to the ship as soon as possible.
Accession #
2024.46
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