Beautiful & Poignant 14K USNA Annapolis 1945 Class Ring of KIA Ensign Eugene S Captain

Eugene Samuel Captain

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If Gene had not gone to Pitt and had not taken a cruise on the U. S. S. Charger, no one knows what he'd have talked about for the past three years. It is true that he always had room for sports chatter or a good laugh, even on himself, but Pitt and the Charger were in a class apart. Golfing shoes atop his locker gave away Gene's first love; but there were others, as the locker doors would testify. As a basketball referee Gene always kept the play clean, and in years to come he'll continue to "call them as he sees them" even if it hurts underneath. He was a member of the Regimental Staff (1st set).The Class of 1945 was graduated in June 1944 due to World War II. The entirety of 2nd class (junior) year was removed from the curriculum. (Courtesy of USNA Virtual Memorial Hall)

USS Honolulu (CL-48) of the United States Navy was a Brooklyn-class light cruiser active in the Pacific War (World War II). Honolulu was launched in 1937 and commissioned in 1938. The ship served in the Battle of Tassafaronga, the Battle of Kula Gulf, the Battle of Kolombangara and the Battle of Peleliu. She was taken out of action by serious torpedo damage just before the Battle of Leyte Gulf. (Courtesy of Wikipedia