W. F. Halsey Congratulates Fighting Squadron Five (VF-5) on their Performance

Name/Title

W. F. Halsey Congratulates Fighting Squadron Five (VF-5) on their Performance

Scope and Content

Fighting Squadron Five's combat service above Guadalcanal earned them a congratulations from William Halsey, Commander of the United States South Pacific Force.

Context

Smokey Stover was a naval aviator who was stationed aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and was lost during the American raid on Truk in February of 1944. Before being aboard the USS Yorktown, Smokey Stover was a member of Fighting Squadron Five.

Collection

Smokey Stover Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2023.63

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Update Date

August 2, 2024