Photo #: NH 99798
Lieutenant Commander John H. Boesch, USNRF
Stands by one of the deck guns on his command, USS Orion
(Collier # 11), circa 1917-1918.
This gun appears to be a 4"/40. Note the M1903 "Springfield"
rifle attached to the gun barrel for use in sub-caliber target
practice.
Collection of Commander John H. Boesch, USNRF. Donated by Jack
Howland, 1979.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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