Vernon Eugene Martin's gaff rigged sloop Westward being attended to by hired hands. Anchored in the Port of Chipiona, Spain during the 1960s. Vernon purchased the sailing vessel in France:
Travelled with wife Louise Stark to Naples, Italy,,,leaving New York, New York on 28 July 1956. just after retirement from the Navy, aboard the USNS PVT ELDEN H. JOHNSON T-AP 184.
In US Navy 30 July 1935 to 30 June 1956
Service No. 356005
68.5" Height.
175 lbs Weight
Medals:
WWII Victory
Amer. Theater
Asiatic Pacific Theater
Good Conduct
National Defense Service
Navy Occupation Service (Europe)
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