Title
USS Laffey (DD-724) Decommissioning Photos
Description
A collection of photographs from the March 9, 1975, final decommissioning of the USS Laffey (DD-724) at the Franklin Street Pier in Alexandria, VA.
Collection
Frank Manson Collection
Context
From the Collection of Frank Manson. Lt. Frank Manson was a Communications Officer aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) from 1944-1945, as well as the press liaison for Commander Becton during the ship's Shipyard Worker Retention Tour. Manson was one of the guest speakers at the decommissioning ceremony.
Accession #
2019.06