He is in this picture below. Hint: he's the whitest guy in the group, which is one reason why his nickname was Whitey. I was also called Whitey for a time in grade school, not only because I was the blondest kid in class, but also because there were about 3 or 4 other girls named Heidi.
He was stationed on the USS Courtney and traveled around South America.
Here's a map (from the inside cover of the book above) that shows the destinations and the dates they were there.
Dad hung out with a guy named Spoonamore (I love that name!) and they played chess and whist during their down time.
I love my Dad, but I am so, SO very glad I did not get his ears.
This book shows what goes on during training. Yikes.
I also wound up taking three chess sets home. The other two are just pieces in a box and a paper chess board.
Don't they look CRANKY???
I am so glad this note was in the box.
"Ivory nut
S. America '59"
3 comments:
Very cool!
Loved the post. Those ears on your Dad just made him all the cuter.
I couldn't spot Whitey in that group picture, but who was the black sheep in the middle of it?
Definitely some very cool treasures!
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