Best Wishes of the Navy... Letter

Name/Title

"Best Wishes of the Navy..." Letter

Scope and Content

A letter to Warren Tucker from James Forrestal, the Secretary of the Navy, dated December 7, 1945. The letter highlights the accomplishments of the US Navy in World War II and expresses pride and appreciation for Tucker's service, wishing him the best in civilian life.

Context

Warren "Bill" Tucker was a Photographers Mate in the Naval Aviation Photographic Unit aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) during World War II. Transferred aboard the USS Yorktown in 1944 with no photography experience, Seaman Tucker was assigned to the photo lab and found he had a talent for the work. Tucker received his promotion to Photographers Mate 3/c in 1945 with most of his work documenting the final days of World War II and the beginnings of Occupied Japan.

Collection

Warren Tucker Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.3

Source or Donor

Post Air Airport Military Herritage Museum

Acquisition Method

Donation

Update Date

June 16, 2025