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Photograph of an unidentified aircraft passing over Frank C. Leigh (standing, with signal paddles) and other Navy servicemen, circa 1940s.

Ancient Order of the Deep membership card issued by the United States Navy to Frank C. Leigh, March 2, 1945. Certifies that Leigh has been initiated as a "trusty Shellback" after crossing the Equator while serving on the USS Chenango (CVE-28).

Certificate of satisfactory service issued by the United States Navy to Frank C. Leigh, circa 1946.

Certificate of satisfactory service issued by the United States Navy to Frank C. Leigh, January 15, 1946. This is a laminated, card-size copy of the document.

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

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),…

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

Envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, postmarked June 26, 1944. Envelope is empty.

Photograph of Frank C. Leigh (standing) using signal paddles to direct an approaching aircraft, circa 1940s. Another serviceman is seated behind Leigh and talking into a radio.

Photograph of Frank C. Leigh (standing) using signal paddles to direct an approaching aircraft (not pictured), circa 1940s. Another serviceman is seated behind Leigh and talking into a radio.