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NH 103835 USS Utah (Battleship # 31)

Photo #: NH 103835 USS Utah (Battleship # 31)
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Title: USS Utah (Battleship # 31)
Description: Number One Turret's crew posing under their turret's 12/45 guns in 1913. Chief Turret Captain Abraham DeSomer seated at right in the center of the front row. To his right is the Turret Officer, Ensign Arthur S. Carpender. DeSomer received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21-22 April 1914. Collection of Lieutenant Commander Abraham DeSomer, USN. Donated by Lieutenant Colonel Russell DeSomer, U.S. Air Force (Retired), 1975. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 103835
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