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Photograph of aircrew working on an AJ (A-2) Savage, taken from the outside of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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A photograph of Captain McKechnie, Chief Boatswain George Lentz, and other officers inspecting the crew of the Yorktown.
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A photograph of George Lentz, holding a large envelope and walking through two rows of sailors saluting him. Another sailor uses a bosun's whistle to announce Lentz coming aboard the USS Yorktown (CVA...
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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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Group Photograph of the attendees at one of the USS Laffey's (DD-724) Association Reunions.
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In this photograph the USS Independence (CVL-22) can be seen on the move.
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The USS Independence (CVL-22) can be seen headed out to sea.
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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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Samuel Wingrove attending one of the Laffey Association reunions with his family.
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This pamphlet contains information and pictures from the Laffey Association Reunion held in 1973.
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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 photograph shows crowds gathered aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) as part of Navy Day celebrations in Hawaii.
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This identification card shows that Samuel Wingrove was an active member of the United States Navy. It also lists some identifying features about Wingrove, such as his height, weight, hair color, and...
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This identification card shows that Samuel Wingrove was an active member of the United States Navy. It also lists some identifying features about Wingrove, such as his height, weight, hair color, and...
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This certificate shows that Samuel Wingrove honorably served on active duty as a part of the United States Navy from 1946-1952. Samuel Wingrove had a long, successful career in the Navy and would...
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This liberty pass was issued to Samuel Wingrove in 1951 while he was serving aboard the USS Palau (CVE-122).
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This liberty pass was issued to Samuel Wingrove in 1951 while he was serving aboard the USS Palau (CVE-122).
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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.