Naval line-crossing certificate given to Ed Evans, 1944
Title
Naval line-crossing certificate given to Ed Evans, 1944
Subject
United States -- Williamson County -- Texas.
War (World War II).
War (World War II).
Description
Certificate to Edward Evans from "Imperium Neptuni Regis" - refers to crossing the Equator ritual that occurs on naval ships. Evans crossed on his way to the China-Burma- India theatre during World War II.
Edward Lee Evans (1917-2009) from Georgetown, Texas, joined the Army Air Corps and was stationed at Foster Field in Victoria, Texas. He met his wife, Eva St. Laurent, at Foster Field and they were married during the war. Ed served in the Pacific Theatre, and was stationed in places such as India and China.
Edward Lee Evans (1917-2009) from Georgetown, Texas, joined the Army Air Corps and was stationed at Foster Field in Victoria, Texas. He met his wife, Eva St. Laurent, at Foster Field and they were married during the war. Ed served in the Pacific Theatre, and was stationed in places such as India and China.
Source
Gift of Ed and Eva Evans.
Date
1944
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.
Language
English
Type
Document
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