Name/Title
USS Laffey (DD-724) Commemorative AshtrayDescription
A Korean War-era, ceramic red and white commemorative circular ashtray with 'USS Laffey 1952 World Cruise' present in red lettering.Use
Both a memento of a US Navy cruise and a practical device for ashing cigarettes.Context
Presented to Richard DeBell, a Gunnery Department Ensign aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) during the Korean War.
In 1952, DeBell and the Laffey were a part of Task Force 77 and participated in the Blockade of Wonsan.Collection
Richard DeBell CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2016.0051Source or Donor
Allison WestpfahlAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Manufacturer
NoritakeDate made
circa 1952Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Rim of ashtrayTranscription
WORLD CRUISE
U.S.S. LAFFEY
1952Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedUpdate Date
April 11, 2025