Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen relaxing in their barracks, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, September 16, 1940.Inscription on verso: "Newport RI / Sept. 16, 1940."
Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen relaxing in their barracks, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, September 16, 1940.Inscription on verso: "Newport RI / Sept. 16, 1940."
Photograph of Paul J. Madden (right) and another U.S. Navy serviceman standing in front of an American flag, USS Essex (CV-9), August 1945.Inscription on verso: "1945 / CV-9."
Photograph of Paul J. Madden (right) and another U.S. Navy serviceman standing in front of an American flag, USS Essex (CV-9), August 1945.Inscription on verso: "As the Essex's victory ensign waves proudly in the background -- any old salt persuades…