Name/Title
Lamson's War Service Certificate (framed)Entry/Object ID
2024.1007.248Scope and Content
War Service Certificate for the United States Navy awarded to John Frank Lamson for service from May 2, 1917 to June 24, 1919.
Certificate was framed by Lamson or family following the war.Context
John Lamson was a MM1c on Battleship Texas from May 1917 to June 1919. Throughout his time on Texas, he sent a letter to his family at least once a week, often more. Longer stretches of absence are explained either by movement across the Atlantic, or with the Grand Fleet.
Service records obtained after leaving Battleship Texas.Collection
Collection (John F. Lamson), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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CertificateNomenclature Sub-Class
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Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
Jun 24, 1919