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Photograph of a line-crossing ceremony on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. One serviceman is dressed as King Neptune and others are dressed as pirates.

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen with a large cake, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen raising their drinks in celebration, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen relaxing in their barracks, circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen on a jungle path, circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of Paul J. Madden (left) and other U.S. Navy servicemen cooking over a fire, circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of a U.S. Navy serviceman with water buffalo, circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of a U.S. Navy servicemen and two women in a grass hut, circa 1943-1945.

Photographic portrait of a U.S. Navy serviceman, circa 1943-1945.

Photographic portrait of U.S. Navy serviceman, circa 1943-1945.