12 Members of Laffey's Crew to be Decorated, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, October 26, 1945

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

"12 Members of Laffey's Crew to be Decorated", Honolulu Star-Bulletin, October 26, 1945

Scope and Content

Article from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, "12 Members of Laffey's Crew to be Decorated", October 26, 1945.

Context

Both a plank owner and serving on board the USS Laffey (DD-724) throughout the war, Machinist’s Mate 2/c, Wilbert C. Gauding was aboard the destroyer at D-Day and the Battle of Okinawa.

Collection

Wilbert Gauding Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2022.0009

Source or Donor

Cheryl Gauding Cettomai

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

August 2, 2024