Original WWII-era U.S. Navy officer document grouping belonging to
Lt. John William Sumner (USNR), spanning 1943–1946 with some post-war material.
This is a complete, named military grouping including training, service records, official correspondence, and veteran documentation.
• Dated WWII documents (1943, 1945 confirmed)
• U.S. Naval Training Station Norfolk, Virginia
• Official Navy orders and administrative paperwork
• Travel reimbursement voucher (Sept. 21, 1945)
• Named officer appearing in official rosters
• Original WWII group photograph (Naval personnel, Norfolk)
• Veterans Administration Certificate of Eligibility (Atlanta, GA)
• Multiple official envelopes with postal history (1940s)
• Continuous paper trail from training → service → veteran status
Details:
• Name: Lt. John W. Sumner
• Branch: U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• Locations: Virginia, Mississippi, Georgia, Washington D.C.
• Timeframe: Primarily 1943–1946 (WWII era)
Authentic vintage condition with age-related wear:
• Creases, toning, and discoloration
• Edge wear and minor staining
• Some folds and handling marks
• Overall well-preserved for WWII paper items
Collector Notes:
This is a true named grouping, not loose papers.
Items relate directly to one officer and show progression from training through active service and into post-war veteran documentation.
