Laffey Association Reunion at Patriots Point

Photograph

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Laffey Association Reunion at Patriots Point

Description

Group Photograph of the attendees at one of the USS Laffey's (DD-724) Association Reunions.

Context

The Laffey Association reunion is taking place at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Both the USS Laffey (DD-724) and the USS Clamagore (SS-343) can be seen in the background. The items in this collection were donated by Samuel Wingrove, a plank owner and Water Tender aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) during World War II. Wingrove was present for both D-Day and the Battle of Okinawa. Wingrove would be promoted a Boiler Technician, go on to serve on a variety of Navy ships in the Korean War and retire as a US Navy Chief Petty Officer.

Collection

Samuel Wingrove Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.42

Source or Donor

Samuel Edward "Sam" Wingrove

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Update Date

November 27, 2024