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80-G-45408 Frank Knox (1874-1944), Secretary of the Navy

Frank Knox (1874-1944), Secretary of the Navy
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Title: Frank Knox (1874-1944), Secretary of the Navy
Caption: Honorary pall bearers (left) salute as the flag is lifted from Mr. Knox's Coffin, just before the start of committal services at Arlington Cemetery, 1 May 1944. At right (kneeling) are Mrs. Knox, and Captain Lyman S. Perry, Mr. Knox's aide. Honorary Pall Bearers are (l-r): Admiral Ernest J. King, USN; Mr. Artemus Gates; Vice Admiral Robert E. Edwards, USN; Lieutenant General A. A. Vandegrift, USMC; Vice Admiral Ross C. McIntire, USN (MC); Rear Admiral William J. Carter, USN (SC); Rear Admiral T. L. Gatch, USN; Rear Admiral George F. Jussey, USN; Mr. James V. Forrestal; Unidentified civilian; Vice Admiral Frederick J. Horne, USN; Vice Admiral R. R. Waesche, USCG.
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Catalog #: 80-G-45408
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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Original Date: Mon, May 01, 1944
After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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