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80-G-26026 Seaman First Class James C. Hames, USN

Photo #: 80-G-26026 Seaman First Class James C. Hames, USN
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Description: Demonstrates lookout technique on the bridge of a ship of the South Atlantic Patrol, May 1942. He was promoted from Seaman Second Class on the orders of Vice Admiral Jonas H. Ingram, USN, for spotting a surfaced U-Boat at almost 5,000 yards due to a careless German's flashlight. Incident took place on 9 May at about 2100 hours. Ship may be USS Jouett. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives collection
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