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Decoration authorization document issued by the United States Naval Reserve to Frank C. Leigh, circa 1940s. Authorizes Leigh to the wear the following military decorations: the American Area Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon (two stars),…

Personal logbook for Frank C. Leigh, used during his World War II service with the United States Navy aboard the USS Chenango (CVE-28), circa 1940s. Most of the book is blank; only the pages that contain writing have been digitized. Also included in…

Containing envelope for official U.S. Navy photographs, circa 1940s. Inscription: "Rich."

Envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, circa 1940s. Envelope is empty.

Pair of US Navy LSO paddles. Silver-tone metal handles with cut-out centers and metal outer frames. Bright pink and orange fabric strips attached vertically to center of paddle with thin metal wire, four double-sided fabric pieces per paddle.…

Photographic portrait of Frank C. Leigh in his United States Navy uniform, circa 1941-1943.Inscription on verso: "Lt./Ensin [Ensign] Frank C. Leigh, USNR, circa 1942/43 (41?)."

Photographic portrait of Frank C. Leigh in his United States Navy uniform, circa 1942-1943.Inscription on verso: "Lt./Ensin [Ensign] Frank C. Leigh, USNR, circa 1942/43."

Items from Box One, Folder 4 of the Frank C. Leigh World War II Collection, circa 1942-1945. Folder contains documents such as memorandums, schedules, certificates, and correspondence related to Leigh's service with the United States Navy during…

Items from Box One, Folder 5 of the Frank C. Leigh World War II Collection, circa 1942-1945. Folder contains ephemera such as postcards, Christmas and Thanksgiving menus, certificates, landing signal instructions, and other items related to Leigh's…

Photograph of the USS Chenango (CVE-28), circa 1942-1945.