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Herman Stallings, Ship's Cook, 2c, U.S.N.R.F.; Accidentally drowned while in swimming, May 19, 1918.

Herman Stallings, Ship's Cook, 2c, U.S.N.R.F.; Accidentally drowned wh...

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Photograph of Lieutenant Clarence Samuels of the United States Coast Guard, the highest ranking African American officer in the Navy

Photograph of Lieutenant Clarence Samuels of the United States Coast G...

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William Garfield Marshall; Wardroom officers steward, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

William Garfield Marshall; Wardroom officers steward, U.S.N.; Lost whe...

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SPARS Olivia Hooker, of Columbus, Ohio, and Aileen Anita Cooke, of Los Angeles, California, aboard the dry-land ship "USS Neversail," during their training at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Station, Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York, 1945

SPARS Olivia Hooker, of Columbus, Ohio, and Aileen Anita Cooke, of Los...

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Ercell William Martin; Mess Attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Killed when shell exploded on board U.S. Von Steuben, March 5, 1918.

Ercell William Martin; Mess Attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Killed when shell e...

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Shore Leave, Old Point Comfort, Va.

Shore Leave, Old Point Comfort, Va.

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SPAR Olivia J. Hooker, of Columbus, Ohio, at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Station, Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York, 1945

SPAR Olivia J. Hooker, of Columbus, Ohio, at the U.S. Coast Guard Trai...

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Wm. M.T. Beckley; Mess Attendant, 1c, U.S.N.; Fell overboard and drowned, U.S.S. Ozark, July 25, 1918.

Wm. M.T. Beckley; Mess Attendant, 1c, U.S.N.; Fell overboard and drown...

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Robert McCray; Seaman; Lost on the U.S.S. Alcedo, November 5, 1917.

Robert McCray; Seaman; Lost on the U.S.S. Alcedo, November 5, 1917.

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E. Harrison; Mess attendant; Lost on the U.S.S. Alcedo, November 5, 1917.

E. Harrison; Mess attendant; Lost on the U.S.S. Alcedo, November 5, 19...

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Colored Yeowomen; Employees of Navy Department, Washington, D.C.

Colored Yeowomen; Employees of Navy Department, Washington, D.C.

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Earle Whitesell; Fireman, 3c, U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14, 1918.

Earle Whitesell; Fireman, 3c, U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14,...

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George Fowler; Cabin steward U.S.N; Lost when Liberty boat capsized, U.S.S. Lansdale; December 6, 1918.

George Fowler; Cabin steward U.S.N; Lost when Liberty boat capsized, U...

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Wilson C. Sampson; Fireman 1st Class, U.S.N.; Commended for seamanlike conduct and services rendered when boiler was disabled; S.S. MacDonough, Oct. 27, 1916.

Wilson C. Sampson; Fireman 1st Class, U.S.N.; Commended for seamanlike...

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Thomas Gimbrede - Lewis Warrington, Esqr., of the United States Navy.

Thomas Gimbrede - Lewis Warrington, Esqr., of the United States Navy.

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Wallace Simpson; Employee U.S. Navy.

Wallace Simpson; Employee U.S. Navy.

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Andrew Theodore Askin; Mess attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14, 1918.

Andrew Theodore Askin; Mess attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cycl...

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Hubert Alfred Johnson; Mess attendant, 2c, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

Hubert Alfred Johnson; Mess attendant, 2c, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C....

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Benjamin Baylor; Wardroom steward, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

Benjamin Baylor; Wardroom steward, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticon...

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Two African American Navy officers, [left to right] Ensign J. J. Jenkins and Clarence Samuels, aboard a cutter on the North Atlantic patrol

Two African American Navy officers, [left to right] Ensign J. J. Jenki...

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Henry McCorkle, Mess attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Killed on U.S.S. Von Steuben, April 10, 1918.

Henry McCorkle, Mess attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Killed on U.S.S. Von Steub...

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Survian Austin Williams; Mess Attendant U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14, 1918.

Survian Austin Williams; Mess Attendant U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops...

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The Army and Navy in peace, magnificent welcome to Admiral Dewey, New York.

The Army and Navy in peace, magnificent welcome to Admiral Dewey, New ...

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Prince A. Johnson, Mess attendant, 2c, U.S. N.R.F.; Died from exposure after Lake Moor was sunk, April 11, 1918.

Prince A. Johnson, Mess attendant, 2c, U.S. N.R.F.; Died from exposure...

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The Army and Navy in peace, magnificent welcome to Admiral Dewey, New York.

The Army and Navy in peace, magnificent welcome to Admiral Dewey, New ...

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African American chaplain standing at the podium and conducting the religious service on deck of a U. S. Coast Guard vessel, South Pacific

African American chaplain standing at the podium and conducting the re...

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Lewis H. Hardwick; Mess Attendant, 3c., U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14, 1918.

Lewis H. Hardwick; Mess Attendant, 3c., U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops...

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African American sailors rolling out barrels from a vessel to shore of Biak Islands

African American sailors rolling out barrels from a vessel to shore of...

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Mrs. Charles W. David, Jr.; African American widow and her three-year-old son, Neil Adrian receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal from Rear Admiral, Stanley V. Parker

Mrs. Charles W. David, Jr.; African American widow and her three-year-...

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Receiving Ship at Navy Yard

Receiving Ship at Navy Yard

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African American seamen delivering shells and loading the anti-aircraft gun aboard a vessel on the Atlantic patrol

African American seamen delivering shells and loading the anti-aircraf...

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Group photograph of the U.S. Coast Guard Quartet members while singing, New York, N.Y.

Group photograph of the U.S. Coast Guard Quartet members while singing...

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DINNER [held by] UNITED STATES NAVY [at] "U.S.FLAGSHIP KEARSARGE,NORTH ATLANTIC STATION,FORTRESS MONROE,VA" (SS;)
Crew members of the USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39) participating in the ship's two day blood drive, with the crew pledging to make a quota of 1000 pints
The Army and Navy in peace, magnificent welcome to Admiral Dewey, New York.

The Army and Navy in peace, magnificent welcome to Admiral Dewey, New ...

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Lynn Cochrane; Ship's cook, 1c, U.S.N.R.F.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

Lynn Cochrane; Ship's cook, 1c, U.S.N.R.F.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Tico...

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DINNER [held by] UNITED STATES NAVY [at] "U.S.FLAGSHIP KEARSARGE,NORTH ATLANTIC STATION,FORTRESS MONROE,VA" (SS;)
The Army and Navy in peace, magnificent welcome to Admiral Dewey, New York.

The Army and Navy in peace, magnificent welcome to Admiral Dewey, New ...

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Crew members of the USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39) participating in the ship's two day blood drive, with the crew pledging to make a quota of 1000 pints

Crew members of the USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39) participating in the s...

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