Name/Title
Lamson's notice from Victor Blue (framed)Entry/Object ID
2024.1007.246Scope and Content
Certificate to John Lamson signed by Victor Blue.
Certificate framed by Lamson's family after the he returned from 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.
This letter was given to every officer and crew member of Battleship Texas at the conclusion of overseas service.Collection
Collection (John F. Lamson), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Certificate, AchievementNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects