Wilburn M. Brown Papers
Historic Owner
Wilburn M. Brown
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1966–October 10, 1976
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Mac Brown - "Hydraulic Gang." A2015.61
Object numberA2015.61
DescriptionExtent: 1 folderThe Wilburn M. Brown Papers detail his time aboard USS Intrepid, where he ran the aircraft elevator from 1965 to 1969. The papers include commendations, a newsletter sent back to the families of Intrepid sailors, certificates received on board Intrepid, and papers from the Bicentennial in 1976.
Commendations, 1966–68
- Citation; U.S.S. Intrepid Citation, May 1, 1966–November 1, 1966
- Citation; U.S.S. Intrepid Citation, June 12, 1967–December 8, 1967
- Citation; Battle Efficiency "E," August 27, 1968
Familygram, July 1966
Certificates; (oversize and flat files), October 27, 1966–February 8, 1969
- Ancient Order of the Suez, June 1, 1967
- Imperium Neptuni Rex, October 27, 1966 (Crossing the Line)
- Realm of the South Wind, December 25, 1967 (Cape of Good Hope)
- Marine Corps Gravel Cruncher, March 2, 1968
- Order of Magellan, June 2, 1968–February 6, 1969
Bicentennial material, October 9–10, 1976
- USS Intrepid posters (2) (oversize), ca. October 9–10, 1976
- Booklet: USS Intrepid // Ships Company Reunion, October 9–10, 1976
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