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This is a copy of Captain Arnold W. McKechnie's naval record during World War II.
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This photograph shows Captain McKechnie reading his orders to assume command of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Patriots Point's overnight stay program is very well known, our programs for elementary through high school are becoming better known, but two youth programs at Patriots Point are poorly known...even...
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Photograph shows Captain McKechnie inspecting the men of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) just prior to assuming command.
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This photograph shows Captain William Nation reading his orders, relieving him of command of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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This photograph shows Captain William Nation reading his orders, which relieved him of command of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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This permit shows that Samuel Wingrove was issued this learner's permit on April 11, 1939. The reverse side of the card has a stamp signifying that Samuel successfully gained an operator's license on...
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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.
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This pamphlet contains information for the Naval Reserve Officers training corps cruise that took place in 1940. The students attending this cruise would need to complete this course before receiving...
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This book provides sailors and their families an overview on just what a destroyer is and what roles destroyers play in the United States Navy.
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This crossing the line certificate shows that Samuel Wingrove became a trusty shellback after crossing the equator while aboard the USS Barnett (AP-5).
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This crossing the line certificate shows that Samuel Wingrove became a trusty shellback after crossing the equator while aboard the USS Barnett (AP-5).
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One day recently as I was completing a program on the flight deck of Yorktown, I noticed a lady standing off to the side of the A-6 Intruder aircraft with her hands resting on the aircraft as if to...
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A thin, jagged sheet of metal with a chipping green paint and a small rivet hole near the flat edge. The back side has a handwritten note from Samuel Wingrove that reads "Fragment From Japanese...
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A set of five gold, diagonal stripes on the background of a black patch. The patch was originally sewn onto a US Navy uniform, also black, but was later cut out and removed.
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A navy blue, US Navy rate insignia sleeve patch with a full red chevron, a gray circular boiler technician symbol in the chevron and a gray spread eagle perched on top. The patch was originally sewn...
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Twelve US Navy ribbon bars sewn together by Samuel Wingrove to preserve the order. Left to right, beginning with the top row: 1)Good Conduct Medal Ribbon Bar Ribbon is a solid red with three bronze...
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This photograph shows crowds gathered aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) as part of Navy Day celebrations in Hawaii.
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This photograph shows crowds gathered aboard the Laffey as part of Navy Day celebrations in Hawaii.
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This small pink pamphlet provided American tourists with basic information about New Caledonia. The pamphlet also has a collection of photographs from New Caledonia. The photos and language in the...