Title
United States Navy Application Statement for Samuel Wingrove
Description
On this page Samuel Wingrove agrees to several requirements set by the United States Navy and officially becomes an applicant for enlistment in the Navy on October 9, 1939.
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
