Arthur Hogan Receiving a Silver Star

Name/Title

Arthur Hogan Receiving a Silver Star

Description

A black and white photograph of Arthur Hogan being congratulated by a US Navy captain after being awarded the Silver Star for his actions aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) on April 16, 1945. Arthur's wife, Mary J. Hogan, grins proudly.

Context

Arthur Hogan was a Machinists Mate aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) After the Battle off Okinawa, Hogan and Stephen Waite used an acetylene torch to free two fellow crewmen trapped below deck.

Collection

USS LAFFEY DD724

Acquisition

Accession

2019.06

Source or Donor

USS Laffey Association

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Update Date

March 28, 2025