Ron Wallace Papers
Historic Owner
Ronald C. Wallace
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1968–1976
PeriodVietnam War; Cold War
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Ron Wallace. A2019.69
Object numberA2019.69
DescriptionExtent: 1 folderThe Ron Wallace Papers contains primarily papers printed on USS Intrepid during Wallace's service. These papers include Familygrams, a Plan of the Day, memos, identification cards, and a map. Other papers cover Wallace's service records, such as transfer orders, awards paperwork, certificates, and reunion materials. Wallace worked with the ship's boilers and earned recognition for his work as the Oil King.
Intrepid Papers
- Plan of the Day, December 8, 1968
- Familygram, addressed to Mr. & Mrs. D.C. Wallace // 71 Judith St. // Springfield, Mass // 01118, postmarked October 27, 1969
- Familygram, addressed to Mr. & Mrs. D.C. Wallace // 71 Judith St. // Springfield, Mass // 01118, no date
- The Sentinel, Vol. V No. 61, Saturday June 26
Memorandum; to Chief Engineer from the Commanding Officer, July 28, 1971
Card, identification; Boilerwater/Feedwater Certification card for Ronald C. Wallace, BT3, May 5, 1969
Service Papers, March 25, 1968–September 1971
- Standard Transfer Order, for Ronald Carl Wallace to USS Intrepid (CVS-11), March 25, 1968
- Enlisted Leave Authorization, Ronald C. Wallace, January 6, 1969
- Certificate of Certification, to Ronald C. Wallace for Boilerwater-Feedwater Test and Treatment May 5, 1969
- Eyewear Prescription for eyeglasses, for Ronald C. Wallace, August 24, 1971
Awards Papers, Petty Officer of the Month
- Memorandum; to BT2 Ronald Carl Wallace, from Commanding Officer, Subj: Petty Officer of the Month; designation of, May 28, 1971
Awards Papers, Sailor of the Year Award Nomination
- Memorandum; to Command Fleet Air Quonset, Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, RI 02819 from Commanding Officer, USS Intrepid (CVS-11), Subj: “Sailor of the Year” Award; nomination for, September 15, 1971 (3 pages, 1 photo removed to P2019.69.01)
- Clipping; “Intrepid’s Sailor of the Year,” no date
Awards Papers, Naval Achievement Medal
- Personal Award Recommendation, October 21, 1971 (3 pages)
- Memorandum; to Boiler Technician Second Class Ronald C. Wallace, USN from Commandant, FIRST Naval District, Subj: Award of the Navy Achievement Medal, May 22, 1971
- Memorandum; to Boiler Technician Second Class Ronald C. Wallace, USN from Commandant, FIRST Naval District, Subj: Award of the Navy Achievement Medal; presentation of, July 13, 1972
- Memorandum; to Commandant, FIRST Naval District from Commander Antisubmarine Warfare Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Subj: Award of the Navy Achievement Medal; forwarding of, May 17, 1972 (2 pages)
Booklet; A-O-A // Hong Kong // Servicemen’s Guidebook, October 1968
Ports of Call ephemera
- Tag; H.K. Play Boy’s Club // Party // 10, Fenwick St. 1st Fl. Hong Kong
- Ticket Stub; Peak Tramway Co., Ltd., no date
- Receipt & Business Card; Shun Tai Co. // Custom Tailor. Receipt for “One best quality slack special,” April 10, 1968
Map; Intrepid Takes the Globe, no date
Clipping, Newspaper; “Navy seeks ‘Intrepid’ men,” The Times, Reading, PA, August 20, 1976
USS Intrepid Ship’s Company Reunion, 1976
- Letter; to “Intrepid Shipmate” from Bill Liedtke, Chief Journalist, COMFOUR Public Affairs Office, no date (2 pages)
- Letter; to “Intrepid Shipmate” from Bill Liedtke, Chief Journalist, COMFOUR Public Affairs Office, no date (2 pages)
- USS Intrepid Reunion Facts and Information Sheet, October 9 & 10, 1976
- Booklet; USS Intrepid // Ships Company Reunion // 1943-1976 // US Naval Base // Philadelphia, PA // October 9 & 10
- Pamphlet; U.S. Navy & // Marine Corps // Bicentennial Program, 1976
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