This page features selected views of Arleigh A. Burke taken prior to World War II, while he held ranks through Lieutenant Commander.
Additional photographs taken during this time will be found
in the pages:
For other views concerning Arleigh Burke, see:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions." |
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Photo #: NH 100260 Ensign Arleigh A. Burke, USN Standing beneath the 14-inch guns of USS Arizona (BB-39) as a newly-commissioned Navy officer, 1923. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 50KB; 420 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 100267 Ensign Arleigh A. Burke, USN Pushing a peanut by blowing on it, during a shipboard competition on board USS Arizona (BB-39), circa 1923-1925. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 85KB; 740 x 560 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 83967 USS Arizona (BB-39) Crew of Turret Four (4th Division), commanded by Ensign Arleigh A. Burke, circa 1924. Ensign Burke is standing at the far left. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, 1975. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 76KB; 740 x 540 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 100261 Ensign and Mrs. Arleigh A. Burke Bedecked in seaweed on a West Coast beach, circa 1923-1925. Ensign Burke was serving in USS Arizona (BB-39) at the time. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 48KB; 455 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 85260 Ensign Arleigh A. Burke, USN Striking for King Neptune, with Mrs. Burke (Roberta Gorsuch Burke) in attendance, at a West Coast beach, circa 1923. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 59KB; 500 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 83969 Staff Officers of Commander, Base Force, U.S. Fleet from USS Procyon (AG-11) Enjoy a few bottles of Cristal Beer at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, circa 1929-1930. Raising his glass high, in the center background, is Lieutenant Arleigh A. Burke. For an unmatted version of this image, see Photo # NH 83969-A. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, 1975. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 133KB; 740 x 610 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 100262 Lieutenant Arleigh A. Burke, USN (2nd from left) At University of Michigan graduation ceremonies, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 22 June 1931. He received a Master of Science degree in chemical engineering as part of his postgraduate education as an ordnance design and production specialist in explosives. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 72KB; 740 x 530 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 74336 Lieutenant Arleigh A. Burke, USN With his wife, Roberta Gorsuch Burke, and their great dane dog, during the 1930s. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation; Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 89KB; 570 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 100272 Lieutenant Arleigh A. Burke, USN (left) In action with a motion picture camera on board a New Orleans class heavy cruiser, circa 1934-1935. He was then Officer in Charge of the Battle Force Camera Party, which recorded gunnery practice results for later analysis. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 69KB; 740 x 545 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 100269 Lieutenant Arleigh A. Burke, USN On board USS Argonne (AS-10), while serving as Assistant Officer in Charge of the Battle Force Camera Party during the mid-1930s. Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 42KB; 515 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 74331 USS Craven (DD-382) Group portrait of the ship's officers and crew, taken in 1938 or 1939. The third officer from the right (front row) is Lieutenant Commander Arleigh A. Burke, Craven's Executive Officer. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation; Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 142KB; 740 x 620 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 55806 USS Mugford (DD-389) Ship's officers, circa June 1939. They are, from left to right: Ensign Robert C. Main; Lieutenant Ephraim R. McLean, Jr., departing Executive Officer; Lieutenant Robert H. Speck; Lieutenant Commander Arleigh A. Burke, Commanding Officer; Ensign Arthur F. Johnson; Lieutenant Gelzer L. Sims, incoming Executive Officer; and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Robert H. Holmes. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 81KB; 740 x 585 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 55807 USS Mugford (DD-389) Ship's officers and crew pose on her forecastle, circa 1939-40. Seated in the front row, center, is Lieutenant Commander Arleigh A. Burke, her Commanding Officer. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 121KB; 740 x 580 pixels |
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Additional photographs taken during this time will be found
in the pages:
For other views concerning Arleigh Burke, see:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions." |
Page made 6 January 2006