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Photograph of Paul J. Madden (right) with two other U.S. Navy servicemen, circa 1943-1945.Inscription on verso: "L-R / F. X. McGarrell, Brooklyn / J.P. Murray, Fall River / P. J. M. / U.S.N."Stamped on verso: "Passed by Naval Censor."

Photograph of damage to an unidentified U.S. Navy aircraft, circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of Paul J. Madden (left) and other U.S. Navy servicemen on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of three U.S. Navy servicemen serving food in the mess, USS Essex (CV-9). Two of the men are wearing handmade signs: "I was drafted" and "20 years of duty."

Photograph of Paul J. Madden (left) and another U.S. Navy serviceman on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Madden is wearing a bandage on his head.

Photograph of a U.S. Navy serviceman with a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.

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.