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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.
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In this photograph Samuel Wingrove can be seen having his first meal as a Chief Petty Officer in the CPO's Mess. Wingrove and another new Chief Petty Officer can be seen eating out of large wooden...
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This photograph shows Samuel Wingrove and an unidentified officer both wearing their dress blue uniforms.
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In this letter Samuel Wingrove is given his Laffey (DD-724) plank owner card. The possibility of the USS Laffey being memorialized in Philadelphia is discussed. The letter closes with a mention of...
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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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This pocket-sized travel guide provides American sailors with a brief overview of Port-au-Prince. The guide features artwork by artist and USS Wasp (CVA-18) crewman John Tuska. The photos and language...
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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...
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This souvenir pamphlet provides a brief overview of the city of Havana and shows a collection of prints highlighting some of Havana's local landmarks.
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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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The Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point has been nominated by the prestigious USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the "Best New Museum" category! This national recognition celebrates the...
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Photograph of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) sailing in formation with the ships of her task force.
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This photograph shows the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) practicing maneuvers with the ships of her task force.
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Photograph taken from an aerial view of a heavy cruiser and destroyer sailing with Skyraiders flying in formation overhead.
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A photograph showing a close up of two Marines practicing with a Browning automatic rifle on the edge of the flight deck on the USS Yorktown (CVA-10). Another Marine supervises to the practicing pair.
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Photograph of Marines practicing with Browning automatic rifles on the edge of the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).