Ralph W. Zett, 1942

Title

Ralph W. Zett, 1942

Subject

United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (World War II).

Description

Digital scan of black and white photograph of Ralph W. Zett from Granger, Texas, taken in approximately 1942 as he entered the U.S. Navy during World War II. Zett is shown in his Navy uniform, wearing a sailor's dress hat and pin.

Ralph William Zett (1918-2011) served as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy during World War II. He entered service in 1942 and trained in San Diego, California. He served in New Hebrides, Okinawa, and Guam during the war. He was awarded the APO, American Theater of Operations (ATO), Good Conduct (GC), and Victory Medals.

Date

1942

Contributor

Courtesy of Alice Nazier Zett.

Rights

All rights to the images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.

http://williamsonmuseum.org

Language

English

Type

Photograph

Files

2013026006Zett.jpg
Date Added
September 28, 2013
Collection
Permanent Collection
Item Type
Still Image
Citation
“Ralph W. Zett, 1942,” World War II Comes to Williamson County, accessed March 28, 2024, https://ww2comestowilliamsoncounty.omeka.net/items/show/572.