The Sponsors of the USS Laffey (DD-724)

Name/Title

The Sponsors of the USS Laffey (DD-724)

Description

A black and white photograph of the sponsor's party at the launching of the USS Laffey (DD-724) on November 21, 1943. The ship's sponsor is Beatice Laffey, daughter of Medal of Honor receipt Bartlett Laffey for whom the destroyer was named.

Context

From the collection of Reginald Langevin, a plankowner and Fireman aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) during World War II.

Collection

USS LAFFEY DD724, Reginald Langevin Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2007.00024

Source or Donor

USS Laffey Association, Thomas Bernard "Tom" Fern, Robert R. "Bob" Langevin, Bob Rogers

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Date made

Nov 21, 1943

Update Date

April 4, 2025