USS Juneau (CL-52)


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5761
Date
February 14 1942
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
Captain Lyman K. Swenson (left), ship's Commanding Officer, receives the congratulations of Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews, Commander, Third Naval District, at Juneau's commissioning ceremonies. Photographed at the New York Navy Yard, 14 February 1942. Captain Swenson was lost with his ship following the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, 13 November 1942. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
NH 52360
Subjects
Andrews, Adolphus, 1879-1948, Launchings, Military Personnel
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