Message from the USS Porterfield (DD-682) to the USS Laffey (DD-724) Dated April 29, 1945

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Message from the USS Porterfield (DD-682) to the USS Laffey (DD-724) Dated April 29, 1945

Scope 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 DD724

Acquisition

Accession

2024.46

Source or Donor

Steve Phoutrides

Acquisition Method

Donation

Update Date

March 24, 2025