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NH 44922 William S. Sims, Jr.

Photo #: NH 44922 William S. Sims, Jr.
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Title: William S. Sims, Jr.
Description: Saluting, 7 April 1919, while awaiting the arrival from Europe of his father, Admiral William S. Sims, who was en route on the SS Mauretania. Note his small-scale Sailor's suit, with peacoat and flat hat featuring a cap band from USS Melville (Destroyer Tender # 2), which had been Admiral Sims' flagship as Commander of U.S. Naval Forces in European Waters during and shortly after the First World War. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 44922
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