Photo #: NH 49131
Rear Admiral Henry Kent Hewitt, USN (front, center)
With his staff on the after deck of USS Philadelphia (CL-41),
circa November 1940, at the time he took command of Cruiser Division
Eight.
Those present are (from left to right):
Lieutenant Commander George E. Nold, Aide and Flag Secretary;
Lieutenant Commander Cameron Briggs, Aviation Officer and Commanding
Officer of Cruiser Scouting Squadron Eight (VCS-8);
Rear Admiral Hewitt;
Lieutenant Philip G. Stokes, Radio Officer; and
Lieutenant Benjamin P. Field, Jr., Aide and Flag Lieutenant.
The ship's after 6"/47 guns are in the immediate background.
Collection of Admiral Henry Kent Hewitt.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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