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NH 78350 USS Bainbridge (DD-246)

Photo #: NH 78350 USS Bainbridge (DD-246)
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Title: USS Bainbridge (DD-246)
Description: Ship's Company is commended by Rear Admiral Andrew T. Long, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces in Europe, for their actions in rescuing 482 survivors from the burning French transport Vinh-Long in the Sea of Marmora on 16 December 1922. This photograph was taken sometime after that date. Among the officers standing near the starboard deck edge are (from left to right): Rear Admiral Long; Lieutenant Commander Walter Atlee Edwards, ship's Commanding Officer (directly behind RAdm. Long); and Captain Charles M. Tozer, Commander Destroyer Squadron 14 (holding his ear). Donation of Frank A. Downey, 1973. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 78350
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