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NH 83111 Commander, Cruisers, Scouting Force and his staff

Photo #: NH 83111 Commander, Cruisers, Scouting Force and his staff
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Title: Commander, Cruisers, Scouting Force and his staff
Description: On board USS Chicago (CA-29) in 1938. Those present have all autographed the original print. They include: Seated, left to right: Commander Jacob H. Jacobson, Gunnery Officer; Commander Webster M. Thompson, Engineering Officer; Captain H. Kent Hewitt, Chief of Staff and Aide; Rear Admiral Joseph K. Taussig, ComCruScoForce & Cruiser Division 5; Commander Daniel J. Callaghan, Operations Officer; Commander Allan R. McCann, Damage Control Officer; Lieutenant Commander Wallace M. Dillon, Aviation Officer. Standing, left to right: Lieutenant Frederic S. Withington, Aide and Flag Lieutenant; Lieutenant John B. Moss, Cruiser Scouting Squadron 5; Ensign Frank K.B. Wheeler, communications duty; Ensign Mark Eslick, Jr., communications duty; Ensign Charles I. Raymond, Jr., communications duty; Ensign LeRoy T. Taylor, communications duty; Lieutenant Frederick L. Riddle, Aide and Flag Secretary; Lieutenant Edward R. Gardner, Jr., Radio Officer. Courtesy of Captain Frank K.B. Wheeler, USN (Retired), 1975. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 83111
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