USS Wasp (Wasp-class) entering Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 26 May 1942

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Caption     USS Wasp (Wasp-class) entering Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 26 May 1942 ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Virginia, United States
Date 26 May 1942
Photographer    Unknown
 
Source Information
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   80-G-12240
 
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Photos on Same Day 26 May 1942
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Photo Size 1,227 x 973 pixels



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1. Jeremiah Pecor says:
14 Nov 2024 12:55:05 PM

Trying to find out more information on grandfather who was on USS wasp. After being torpedo he went on to the Fletcher class destroyer to finish the war out. His name was Charles Allen Sawyer born in Indiana. Was trying to find more information on regards to my grandfather. I'm the oldest grandchild that recall certain things he told me when I was younger. Any body know how to find out more information? Your help would be highly appreciated. Trying to pass the knowledge to my son. Thanks in advance for any help!

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