US Navy Family Estate Lot RADM R.M. Gillett Sr CAPT Gillett Jr Vietnam USS Stein For Sale

Offered here is a complete, historically verified multi-generational United States Navy officer family archive. This exceptional group spans over 60 years of family operational legacy—beginning with a Father's 1920 medical graduation, moving through key World War II flagship medical assignments, and continuing into the Son's decorated active service during the Vietnam War and Cold War destroyer/frigate commands.Inventory of the Complete Lot:1920 State University of Iowa College of Medicine Class Composite (Framed): Features the graduation portrait of Robert M. Gillett Sr., who went on to become a WWII Rear Admiral, Force Medical Officer for the Pacific Fleet under Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, and eventual Commanding Officer of the San Diego Naval Hospital.1950 & 1953 "The Eagle" Bolles School Yearbooks: Highly personalized military prep academy annuals belonging to Captain Robert M. Gillett Jr., tracking his early time as Battalion Executive Officer. Includes dynamic classmate letters projecting his career transitions.Two (2) USS Whipple (DE-1062) "Plank Owner" Commemorative Plaques: Commemorating the August 22, 1970 commissioning of the ship. Includes one standard rectangular display plaque and one premium, custom-carved wood mount shaped like a traditional ship's hull framing section.Vintage USS Whipple (FF-1062) Embroidered Crew Ball Cap: An authentic shipboard cap featuring a prominent embroidered vessel profile patch. Retains the original military manufacturer's "Gold Crest - Made in USA - Jacksonville, FL" interior tag.1969 Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V" Certificate: Awarded to then-Lieutenant Commander Gillett Jr. for direct meritorious combat operations during the Vietnam War. Hand-signed by Secretary of the Navy John H. Chafee.1972 Navy Commendation Medal Certificate: Awarded for operational excellence aboard the USS Whipple. Hand-signed by Secretary of the Navy John H. Chafee.1979 Meritorious Service Medal Certificate: Commemorating his successful tour as the Commanding Officer (Captain) of the frigate USS Stein (FF-1065). Hand-signed by Secretary of the Navy W. Graham Claytor Jr.1983 Meritorious Service Medal (Gold Star / Second Award) Certificate: Awarded for advanced senior command merit. Hand-signed by Secretary of the Navy John Lehman.Shipping & Handling:Items will be safely padded and securely packed to protect the vintage wooden plaques, glass frames, and textile cap.International shipping is available exclusively via the Global Shipping program.

Original V-E Day Newspaper – Cleveland News (May 8, 1945): A complete historic front-page edition documenting the Allied victory in Europe, saved by the family during Rear Admiral Gillett Sr.'s active World War II service.