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Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen loading ammunition into belts, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.

Photograph of servicemen manning 5-inch artillery guns on the USS Essex (CV-9), Japan, February 1945. The caption notes that this image was taken during the first carrier strike against Tokyo. Inscription on verso: "Essex / 2-16-45 / Day of first…

Photograph of servicemen manning 5-inch artillery guns on the USS Essex (CV-9), Japan, February 1945. The caption notes that this image was taken during the first carrier strike against Tokyo. Caption: "Feb. 12, 1945 -- Day of first carrier strikes…

Photograph of servicemen on the deck of the USS Cotten (DD-669), circa 1944-1945. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9). Inscription on verso: "USS Cotten alongside Essex / 1944-45."

Photograph of servicemen on the deck of the USS Essex (CV-9), September 1945. Balloons are tied to the ship. The verso inscription notes that the image was taken during the Essex's return trip to the Puget Sound.Inscription on verso: "Essex 'going…

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

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Navy servicemen on the USS Essex (CV-9), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, October 1945. The men are identified in the verso inscription.Inscription on verso: "Bremmerton [sic] Navy Yard / USS…

Photograph of servicemen on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1945. Aircraft are visible in the background.

Photograph of two U.S. Navy servicemen on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1945. The sailor on the right is identified as Paul Leedham.Inscription on verso: "Essex -- 45 / Paul Leedham on R."

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.