WWII U.S. Navy Archive of Lieutenant (JG) Earl Edward Walsh, SN 323941. Walsh enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve as an aviation cadet on 11/13/1942, service number 559-97-14. He requested discharge from USNR and received it on 6/21/1943. He went active duty Navy from 11/15/1943 to 7/27/1946. His ship was the attack cargo ship USS Torrance (AKA-76). She has a battle star, was involved at Okinawa, and her crews are credited with downing at least 2 enemy aircraft. She was attacked by kamikaze planes and boats. Post war the ship was sold into civilian cargo service and was eventually scrapped in 1972. This archive is a full footlocker group packed with primarily things from his military service; His hats, some equipment and navigational tools, dog tags, a diary, photos, documents, certificates, letters, some orders, maps/ charts, pamphlets, publications, manuals, as well as other miscellaneous bits of memorabilia from his service. Finally he does have several souvenirs: two Japanese bayonets and two USN fighting knives, and a trench art ash tray made of a 40mm shell and filipino coins for the cigarette holders. This is a very comprehensive historical grouping. Mr Walsh was born September 22nd, 1921 and died September 17th, 2013. A final note: Mr. Walsh had two souvenir Arisaka rifles, those are listed separately in this auction. Dimensions: 31"l x 17"w x 13"h Pickup & Shipping: This lot may be picked up free of charge in Gardnerville, NV. Shipping via FedEx or USPS available within the continental U.S. for $275. All shipments include Direct Signature Required and full replacement value insurance at a rate of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless the buyer accepts full liability in writing. Combined lot shipping is typically discounted. Item conditions vary by the nature of the lot, generally items are in good condition. The footlocker has scrapes and dents, the visor hat is a bit crushed and the edged weapons have some corrosion. Please see pictures.