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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

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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1 May 2002