Title	Ancient Order of the Deep Certification
Description	Order certifying Edward as a "Trusty Shellback" while on board the U.S.S. Noordam. A Navy tradition of indoctrination each time a ship crosses the equator in which sailors move from pollywogs (those who have not crossed the equator) to shellbacks (those who have crossed the equator). The certificate includes the names of Neptunus Rex (Ruler of the Raging Main), and Davy Jones (His Majesty's scribe).
Date Original	2/1/1943
Digital Format	image/jpeg
Access Restrictions and Permissions	No access restriction. For permission to publish, contact Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research (860) 832-2977
Image Identifier	VHP2004/10.I.F1
Collection	Veterans History Project, Edward W. Gilbert Papers
Creator/Owner	Gilbert, Edward W.
War or Conflict	World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service	United States. Army
Unit of Service	United States. Army. Company B. 592nd Engineer Boat Regiment; United States. Army. Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment (EBS&R)
Status	Veteran
Subject	World War, 1939-1945 Military decoration
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University. Center for Public Policy and Social Research
Language	eng
Relation	Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Type of Resource	Text
Citation	Edward W. Gilbert. VHP2004/10. Veterans History Project; Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research
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