SC 88: George Edward Lansing, Jr.

Thanks to Phillip J. Boogaerts, Jr., grandson of SC 88 crewman CMM George Edward Lansing, Jr., for submitting a this collection of images: 

 

  • Lansing at auto repair school c. 1916, believed to be in Detroit (Lansing circled in red grease pencil by helpful family member)
  • Lansing in CPO uniform with white pants c. 1918-1919
  • Lansing in CPO uniform blue c. 1918-1919
  • Lansing in 1st Class PO uniform with his Dad, George Edward Lansing, Sr., a sister 2nd from left, others unknown c. 1918
  • Lansing in 1st Class PO uniform with his Mother, Molly Gardner Lansing, c. 1918
  • Lansing in 1st Class PO uniform (back row, 3rd from left), presume at graduation from Navy Machinist's Mate School c. 1918
  • Business card for Lansing Lumber Co. George E. Lansing, Jr. built, owned and operated a saw mill and brick kiln in Magnolia, MS, from 1923-1943. He married Mary Houston Sugg (1895-1983) in 1923 and they had 7 children, including my Mom, Mary Margaret Lansing Boogaerts (1927-2020).
  • Lansing at left, looks like fishing with shipmates. 
  • Service records for George Edward Lansing, Jr. and fellow SC 88 crewman CMM Frank Orville Wilder.

Photo Set - click to view large versions: 

Lansing at auto repair school c. 1916,
Lansing in CPO uniform
Lansing in CPO uniform blue c. 1918-1919
Lansing in 1st Class PO uniform with his Dad, George Edward Lansing, Sr.
Lansing in 1st Class PO uniform
Lansing in 1st Class PO uniform with his Mother, Molly Gardner Lansing
Business card for Lansing Lumber Co
Lansing at left, looks like fishing with shipmates.
Service record for George Edward Lansing, Jr.
Service record for SC 88 crewman CMM Frank Orville Wilder.