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Photo # 80-G-308561: Commander John S. Thach (foreground) working with Vice Admiral John S. McCain on board USS Hancock, circa November 1944-January 1945

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Admiral John Smith Thach, USN, (1905-1981) --
Informal Views of John S. Thach, after 1943


This page features informal views of John S. Thach from the mid-point of World War II to the end of his Naval service.

For other views of John S. Thach, see:

  • Admiral John S. Thach, USN, (1905-1981) ; and
  • Informal Views of, and related to, John S. Thach, through 1943.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

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    Photo #: 80-G-308561

    Vice Admiral John S. McCain, Sr.,

    Commander, Task Force 38, and
    Commander John S. Thach, USN,
    Task Force 38 Operations Officer

    Working on operations plans in the Flag Plot spaces on board USS Hancock (CV-19), circa November 1944-January 1945.
    Photograph was received 29 March 1945.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the U.S. National Archives.

    Online Image: 84KB; 655 x 675 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-701293

    Surrender of Japan, Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945


    Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, signs the Instrument of Surrender as United States Representative, on board USS Missouri (BB-63), 2 September 1945.
    Standing directly behind him are (left-to-right):
    General of the Army Douglas MacArthur;
    Admiral William F. Halsey, USN, and
    Rear Admiral Forrest Sherman, USN.

    Many of the other officers present are identified in 80-G-701293 (Complete Caption)".

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 113KB; 740 x 615 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-441265

    John F. Floberg
    ,
    Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air (right)

    Visits the station theater at Naval Auxiliary Air Station, El Centro, California, during his inspection tour, 15 March 1952.
    Others present are (from left to right):
    Captain Robert N. Hunter, USN;
    Lieutenant Commander John A. Morrison, USN;
    Captain John S. Thach, USN, and
    Lieutenant Commander B.L. Tacker, USNR.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the U.S. National Archives.

    Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 615 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: NH 92748

    Admiral John S. Thach, USN
    ,
    Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe (left)

    Pays a farewell call on Admiral Charles D. Griffin, USN, Commander in Chief, Allied Forces, Southern Europe, at Naples, Italy, in April 1967.

    Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Annapolis, Maryland, 1981.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 43KB; 590 x 675 pixels

     


    For other views of John S. Thach, see:

  • Admiral John S. Thach, USN, (1905-1981) ; and
  • Informal Views of, and related to, John S. Thach, through 1943.


    NOTES:

  • To the best of our knowledge, the pictures referenced here are all in the Public Domain, and can therefore be freely downloaded and used for any purpose.

  • Some images linked from this page may bear obsolete credit lines citing the organization name: "Naval Historical Center". Effective 1 December 2008 the name should be cited as: "Naval History and Heritage Command".


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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    Page made 30 May 1999
    Coding updated 6 May 2009