Photo #: NH 95153 (complete caption)
U.S. Atlantic Fleet Change of Command Ceremony
On board USS Wyoming (Battleship # 32), circa 16 September
1914, probably at the New York Navy Yard. Rear Admiral Charles
J. Badger is at right, reading his orders as he turns command
over to Rear Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher (right center). Looking
on, in left center, is Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske, aide for
operations to the Secretary of the Navy. Some of the others present
are:
Captain James H. Glennon, Commanding Officer, USS Wyoming
(standing to the left, and slightly behind, RAdm. Badger):
Captain Harry McL. P. Huse, Chief of Staff to RAdm. Fletcher
(standing directly behind Fletcher);
Commander Charles F. Hughes, Chief of Staff to RAdm. Badger (standing
to the right of Capt. Huse); Lieutenant Commanders W.R. Sexton
and E.C. Kalbfus (standing in the center, just left of and behind
Capt. Huse);
The Marine officer is Major. A.W. Catlin.
The original print is stamped: "Photograph by the New York
World. Walter C. Harris. Sep. 16 1914"
Collection of Rear Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher. Donated by
Mrs. Robert D. Barnhart, 1975.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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