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Folks,
I don't even know whether this the right address, but just in case. A USN sword with a presentation plaque wandered into my home:-) Who do I contact to figure out attribution based on name and rank of the owner? I looked at the Department of Navy site, but it is awfully confusing. Last edited by ariel; 1st May 2016 at 08:02 PM. |
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If I was you, I would post a picture and ask Jim.
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There is a research service called Golden Arrow, I believe. They've helped me before.
As I remember their entry level fee is about $75. They will email scans of documents. I've been perfectly happy with their service in the past. |
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Thanks to both of you.
Pics added. Golden Arrow contacted. Hope they help. Last edited by ariel; 1st May 2016 at 08:24 PM. |
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Ariel:
VPB-2 is a Patrol Bombing squadron of the US Navy. It saw a lot of action in WWII and subsequently. I think it's still an active component of the Navy's air services. There's a good chance your Lt. Comdr. Whitacre was a pilot or navigator of a bomber. Ian. |
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Ian,
Many thanks! With that info the game is afoot! |
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He is also mentioned here. Was probably after VPB-2 which looks like it may have PBY patrol bomber outfit.
Naval Aviation Museum |
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