The Ward was the first Navy ship to engage the Japanese during the attack on Pearl Harbor and fired the first shot of the Pacific War when she encountered a Japanese Ko-hyoteki class midget submarine, attacked and sank it. Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the USS Ward, signed in blue felt tip by eight crew members. Signers are: Kenneth Swedberg, Richard Thill, Eugene Heiberger (later served during the Battle of Iwo Jima), Gordon Hultman, Maurice Gatewood, John Entenmann, Donald Pepin, and Walter Campion. In fine condition. Accompanied by four photos taken at time of signing. RRAuction COA.
