Name/Title
Message from the USS Porterfield (DD-682) to the USS Laffey (DD-724) Dated April 29, 1945Scope and Content
"Your magnificent fight the other day was something we will never forget. We are proud to be destroyer sailors on the same team with you."Context
The USS Porterfield sent this congratulatory message to the USS Laffey (DD-724) after she successfully fended off a Japanese attack on April 16, 1945.Collection
USS LAFFEY DD724Acquisition
Accession
2024.46Source or Donor
Steve PhoutridesAcquisition Method
DonationUpdate Date
March 24, 2025