Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2012.48.003
Accession#:
2012.48
Credit Line:
In Memory of William G. Meeker, Jr. S2 USNR V—6, Donated by Mary & Raymond Testa, In Honor of Winefride L. Blohm
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Title:
William G. Meeker, Jr. and Mother
Place:
Harrison, New Jersey
Date:
1942
Description:
Black and white photograph of man and woman standing in an embrace. Man is William George Meeker, Jr. S2 USNR V—6 (Seaman Second Class, US Navy Reserve). Woman is his mother. Photograph is taken in 1942. Corner of house background. Verso has "459" stamped in black ink. Below and orientated opposite of the number "Billy Meeker / + / his mother / 1942" is written in pencil.
Notes:
William G. Meeker, Jr., S2C USNR V—6, was stationed on the USS Juneau CL—52 which sunk on November 13, 1942. Meeker was lost at sea. Collection includes photographs, news clippings, and letters written by Meeker to Winefride Blohm.
People:
Meeker, WIlliam G., Jr.
Blohm, Winefride L.
Testa, Raymond
Testa, Mary
Search Terms:
Photograph
Print
Portrait
Navy
USS Juneau
Shipwreck
Military
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