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The photo shows an AJ (A-2) Savage taking off the USS Yorktown (CVA-10). An official photograph stamp with a date and a description is present on the back of the photo.
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Photograph of an AJ (A-2) Savage on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) with one wing partially extended and Aircrew working on top of the plane. Two ships can be seen in the distance.
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A photograph showing a close-up, overhead view of an AJ (A-2) Savage on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of an AJ (A-2) Savage on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) with aircrew gathered around the front of the plane.
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Photograph of the Aircrew working on an AJ (A-2) Savage aircraft off the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) hangar bay.
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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...