From the Collections
USS Laffey and Beyond: The Naval Career of Samuel Wingrove
Samuel Wingrove was a plank owner and Water Tender aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) during World War II. Wingrove survived both attacks on the ship during D-Day and the Battle of Okinawa. He would later be promoted to a Boiler Technician and continued to serve on a variety of Navy ships during the Korean War. Samuel Wingrove honorably served on active duty as a part of the United States Navy from 1946-1952. He retired as a US Navy Chief Petty Officer.
After Wingrove’s memorable service on the USS Laffey that spanned both theaters of World War II, he remained a devoted Association member for the rest of his life. He returned to Patriots Point to see the ship become a part of the museum’s historic fleet and would later donate his collection to the museum.
After Wingrove’s memorable service on the USS Laffey that spanned both theaters of World War II, he remained a devoted Association member for the rest of his life. He returned to Patriots Point to see the ship become a part of the museum’s historic fleet and would later donate his collection to the museum.
