THESE ARE DAD'S PHOTOS, LETTERS, AND CITATION

Home from enemy waters,1944! What a crew! Dad is sporting a beard and a rakishly cocked hat while the two men standing on the gangplank (far right) are "Ootie" Eaton and Ed Hall. Ootie is holding a Jap flag on the chest of Ed.

Dad being decorated by Adm Lockwood. (Navy Comm w/bronze V for valor

Dad on liberty, Honolulu, 1944.

Dad and buddies on liberty.

A letter from Adm "Uncle Charlie" Lockwood to Dad, 1966.

Page two of the same letter

A recent article about Adm Lockwood featuring Dad's picture!

Dad's Navy Commendation Medal citation

Three awardees (Gail, Timmerman, and Rice) of the Navy Commendation by Admiral Lockwood.