Name/Title
Review of Records for AwardsScope and Content
A response to an inquiry by Representative Chalmers Wylie to the US Navy regarding the service awards earned by Stephen Fitch. Review of records by Rear Admiral Alexich shows that Fitch is entitled to the following awards:
-Presidential Unit Citation
-Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two silver stars
-American Defense Service Medal
-World War II Victory Medal
-Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze Star
The Rear Admiral also writes that the earned medals and ribbons are enclosed with the letter.Context
From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.Collection
Stephen Fitch CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2018.6Source or Donor
Richard G. FitchAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
02/10/2025