The Snapshots in Time Collection
Studio Portrait of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer 'Wayne,' Korean War Era
A studio portrait of a young U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, identified as Wayne, photographed during the Korean War era. His white combination cap bears the fouled-anchor device distinctive to Chief Petty Officers. Portraits like this were commonly taken to commemorate promotion to Chief or prior to deployment, preserving a personal record amid the broader history of Navy service during the Korean conflict. Project: 218289