Name/Title
Anti-aircraft Guns of the USS Laffey (DD-724) at WorkDescription
Photograph of the crew of the USS Laffey (DD-724) performing anti-aircraft drills during World War II. Other members of the crew can be seen watching the drills from perches along the ship.Context
Previously assigned to a ship that did not survive a kamikaze attack, Captain Becton ran his USS Laffey (DD-724) crew through stringent drills. Sailors credited their battle performance at both the invasion of Normandy and off Okinawa to these drills.Collection
USS LAFFEY DD724Acquisition
Accession
2019.06Source or Donor
USS Laffey AssociationAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionUpdate Date
April 2, 2025