Vietnam Era Award Document, Decorated Submarine Commander Navy Achievement Medal

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Vietnam Era Award Document, Decorated Submarine Commander Navy Achievement Medal. This is a really nice grouping from a decorated naval officer who wiuld receive many decroations and served his country from the 60s up into the 80s. Munsey was a highly regarded naval officer serving as a submarine commander and he was also involved with the nuclear submarine program. His items were recently found in washington state and auctioned off sadly this set was all i acquired. He was the commanding officer of the USS Blueback from 1969-1971. It also appears he command the USS White Plains a vessel during his career dates are unknown. Some of the items i did not win at the auction included his submariner badges, 5x zippos. Some patches and things from his time with the blueback, a collection of his ball cap style hats from each vessel.a set of submariner candle sticks theater made, his casket flag, a few presntation items from foriegn goverments and some misc dishes, coffoe mugs and ship photos. If you bought any of these items this set may go good with you!
Now onto what you are getting this grouping includes
1 His Navy Achievement Medal Document from the department of the navy(very interesting citation).
2. Navy Songs book with a lot of wear
3. A US navy bible gifted to him in 2005 when he was confirmed as a catholic.
4.a USS Whiteplains Zippo lighter.
5. 2x photos of navy officers and im assuming munsey at a baseball game
6. A small navy commendation medal lapel
Really a great set to a sub commander. Dont miss out. Please if you want to see more photos let me know, i have many more i couldnt fit. I have pictures of the out side of the award folder, presentation writing in the bible and many more!
Additional info i found- Born 1931 Died 2016, he was also a marine surveyor and headed the board of trustees for the historic vessel the Virgania V. He retired from the navy with the rank of captain. He hailed from Mount Vernon Washington!