U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation Collection: Walter E. Skrzynski Papers
1941-1947
Manuscript Collection #677-028- Creator(s)
- Skrzynski, Walter E., 1924-
- Physical description
- 0.58 Cubic Feet
- Preferred Citation
- U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation Collection: Walter E. Skrzynski Papers (#677.028), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
- Repository
- ECU Manuscript Collection
- Access
- No restrictions
Minority Cruise Plus 2 : Life in the Navy: 1941-1947 (undated) by Walter E. Skrzynski.
Biographical/historical information
Walter E. Skrzynski was born on July 25, 1924, in Buffalo, New York. He joined the Navy in 1941 and was active in both WWII and the Korean War. Skrzynski passed away on May 23, 2017 at the age of 92.
Scope and arrangement
This collection includes a book written by Walter E. Skrzynski titled Minority Cruise plus 2 Life in the Navy; 1941-1947. A true and personal account as I remember it. This book includes a biographic account of his time on the Minority Cruise along with several photographs.
Administrative information
Custodial History
Source of acquisition
Gift of Mr. Walter E. Skelton
Processing information
Encoded by Apex Data Services
Copyright notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
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Key terms
Personal Names
Skrzynski, Walter E., 1924-Corporate Names
United States. Navy--BiographyTopical
Sailors--United States--BiographyWorld War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American