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NH 81981 CPO George Sanderson

CPO George Sanderson
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Title: CPO George Sanderson
Caption: View taken in 1942. Sanderson held the distinction of being the oldest man in the armed forces on active duty. Joined USS IROQUOIS on 7 July 1882, recalled to active duty on 15 July 1942. Born 3 January 1862. Original print signed: Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, best wishes, George Sanderson.
Description: Yarnell collection, 1975
Catalog #: NH 81981
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1940
Before this Year: 1949
Original Medium: BW Photo
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