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NH 57896 Chief Torpedoman John Mihalowski, USN

Photo #: NH 57896  Chief Torpedoman John Mihalowski, USN
Title: Chief Torpedoman John Mihalowski, USN
Description: Photographed on 19 January 1940, just after being presented with the Medal of Honor for heroism during rescue and salvage operations on USS Squalus (SS-192), following her accidental sinking on 23 May 1939. He was a a member of the rescue chamber during the rescue of Squalus survivors on 24-25 May 1939 and served as a diver during the salvage effort. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 57896
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