Need help with USN sword

ariel · 1st May 2016, 01:13 PM

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.

Jens Nordlunde · 1st May 2016, 01:49 PM

If I was you, I would post a picture and ask Jim.

Shakethetrees · 1st May 2016, 04:37 PM

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.

ariel · 1st May 2016, 08:03 PM

Thanks to both of you.
Pics added. Golden Arrow contacted.

Hope they help.

Jim McDougall · 1st May 2016, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

If I was you, I would post a picture and ask Jim.

Thank you Jens.

Ian · 1st May 2016, 11:23 PM

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.

ariel · 1st May 2016, 11:36 PM

Ian,
Many thanks!
With that info the game is afoot!

Ferguson · 6th May 2016, 01:40 AM

He is also mentioned here. Was probably after VPB-2 which looks like it may have PBY patrol bomber outfit.

Naval Aviation Museum

1st May 2016, 01:13 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Need help with USN sword 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. Attached Images Last edited by ariel; 1st May 2016 at 08:02 PM.

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ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Thanks to both of you. Pics added. Golden Arrow contacted. Hope they help. Last edited by ariel; 1st May 2016 at 08:24 PM.

1st May 2016, 01:49 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	If I was you, I would post a picture and ask Jim.

1st May 2016, 04:37 PM	#3
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	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.

1st May 2016, 11:23 PM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,034	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.

1st May 2016, 11:36 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Ian, Many thanks! With that info the game is afoot!

6th May 2016, 01:40 AM	#8
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	He is also mentioned here. Was probably after VPB-2 which looks like it may have PBY patrol bomber outfit. Naval Aviation Museum