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

October 13, 1995 (unprocessed), 1 volume; Minority Cruise Plus 2: Life in the Navy; 1941-1947 by Walter E. Skrzynski. Donor: Mr. Walter E. Skelton.

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.

Key terms

Personal Names

Skrzynski, Walter E., 1924-

Corporate Names

United States. Navy--Biography

Topical

Sailors--United States--Biography
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American