1946-1952 Certificate of Service for Samuel Wingrove

Name/Title

1946-1952 Certificate of Service for Samuel Wingrove

Scope and Content

This certificate shows that Samuel Wingrove honorably served on active duty as a part of the United States Navy from 1946-1952. Samuel Wingrove had a long, successful career in the Navy and would serve on active duty several times throughout his career.

Context

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