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Fletcher and Badger shaking hands (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

  • Wystan said:
    LOC: Bain's photo caption gives each man his rank (abbreviated).
  • Kristi (LOC P&P) said:
    Wystan: Thanks for pointing out the additional information. Admiral Frank F. Fletcher and Admiral Charles J. Badger are depicted here on the USS Wyoming as Fletcher took over command from Badger of the Atlantic fleet in September 1914. We will add all of these details to the record when we update.
  • Pixel Wrangler said:
    The third officer, pictured but not identified in the caption, is Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske, aide for operations to Secretary Daniels of the Navy.

Adm. Fletcher (LOC)

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  • Glossy Wrench said:
    Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher (November 23, 1855–November 28, 1928) was an American naval officer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the uncle of World War II Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher. Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy. Born: November 23, 1855, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Accredited to: Iowa. G.O. No.: 177, December 4, 1915. Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Under fire, Rear Adm. Fletcher was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties; was senior officer present at Vera Cruz, and the landing and the operations of the landing force were carried out under his orders and directions. In connection with these operations, he was at times on shore and under fire. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Friday_Fletcher
  • Kristi (LOC P&P) said:
    OakRidge1: Thanks for the detailed information on Adm. Fletcher! We will expand the record when we update. We have other photographs of Adm. Fletcher in the collections of the Prints and Photographs Division, if you are interested. A few examples: one, two, and three.
  • Glossy Wrench said:
    You are welcome for the info and I thank you for the links to the additional photos.

G. McAneny, Adm. Fletcher, R.A.C. Smith (LOC)

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