Historical Naval Leaders

Vintage images of naval officers from WWII and earlier, showcasing uniforms and settings that highlight military heritage and leadership during significant conflicts.

Atlantic Naval Chiefs Here - Admiral Lynde D. McCormick (U. S. Navy), the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, and Vice Admiral Sir William G. Andrews, the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander arrived at London Airport to-day (Tuesday) by United States Navy plane. They are to have two days talks with naval and air authorities and then go on to Pitreavie, Scotland, headquarters of Admiral Sir George Creasy, Commander-in-Chief Eastern Atlantic Area. September 16, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto)
Atlantic Naval Chiefs Here - Admiral Lynde D. McCormick (U. S. Navy), the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, and Vice Admiral Sir William G. Andrews, the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander arrived at London Airport to-day (Tuesday) by United States Navy plane. They are to have two days talks with naval and air authorities and then go on to Pitreavie, Scotland, headquarters of Admiral Sir George Creasy, Commander-in-Chief Eastern Atlantic Area. September 16, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto)
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Photograph showing King George VI (centre) with Sir A. Lascelles (left) and Major-General Laycock on the bridge of HMS 'Arethusa', crossing the English Channel, 16th June 1944. Date: 1944
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A captured Nationalist Turkish soldier on board the HMS Royal Sovereign during the assault on Mudanya - July 6th 1920 Date: July 1920
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Portrait showing the German combat pilots Manfred von Richthofen and his klein in a call.Original text: "Routh Lord Von Richthofen in conversation with Lölt-nant Klein. According to English messages, Germany has a fighter, Friherre von Richthofen, Funnish Dead at the West Front. His passing is a stroke for Germany's airforest forces. The whole arm looked Ihon his worship helper."Portrait showing the German combat pilots Manfred Von Richthofen and Hans Klein in a call.Original text: "Rider Frihero von Richthofen in conversation with Löjt-nant Klein. According to English messages, Germany has a fighter piercer, Friherre von Richthofen, Funny Support at the Western Front. His passing out is aHeart stroke for Germany's air forces. The whole army saw Ionoma's worshiped helper.
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Anefo photo collection. Uniform IJ tunnel Wait shown during press conference in Amsterdam. October 22, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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After the opening of the delivered alloy building De Snow Gull An encounter between the main staff department plans the equipment of the Marinestrand Captain-Ter Sea of the Electrotechnical Service (Ktze) P.G. Roodhuyzen and the main logistics service Marinekazerne Willemsoord The Captain-Lieutenant-Ter-Sea of the administration (Kltza) E.M.G. Luijckx.
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CMDR Stuart F. Platt speaks during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG-52). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Capt. J.W. Hempel
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Technical Assistance/Labor Team. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Submarines and Submarine Officers. 4 February 1943, Malta. Lieut R M P Eaton, RN, 1st Lieutenant, HMS TIGRIS.
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Photograph of Nazi Lieut. Col. Hans Franz Muller (right) Talking With Coast Guard Ensign Axel B. Carlson as the German Is Transported Across the English Channel for Internment in England. Beribboned Nazi Officer Captured at St. Lo. Aboard a Coast Guard-manned LST, Nazi Lieut. Col. Hans Franz Muller (right), four times decorated for his war exploits, talk with Coast Guard Ensign Axel B. Carlson as the German is transported across the English Channel for internment in England. Muller was captured in the battle of St. Lo. He wears the Iron Cross and other medals and a ribbon for participation in the Russian campaign. Ensign Carlson's home is at 16 Church Street, Manasquan, New Jersey.
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Photograph of Coast Guardsman with Japanese Invasion Money. Coast Guardsman Shows Jap Invasion Money. Coast Guard Invader John A. Dunlop grins as he shows this Japanese money, printed for use in occupied territory, that he found at Guadalcanal. The Coast Guardsman participated in the initial invasion of Guadalcanal and subsequently served for six months as a landing barge coxswain, winning an official commendation for his conduct "under prolonged enemy action and trying tropical conditions". He is now a chief boatswain's mate. His home is at 1295 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, Mass.
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Weapons, Revolvers & Pistols - Weapons - Misc. March 27, 1952. (Photo by The Telegraph Feature Service).
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Watch Battle Of Britain Flypast -- Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder and young son Richard watch the RAF-U.S Air force 250-plane flypast over London to-Dat Sept 15 to Commemorate the 1940 battle of Britain. September 15, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Photography.Photography within glass and frame depicting V. H. AF Klint.Main image of man dressed in screen mice with black chapel, tie.Shaved.PASSEPARTOUT B = about 50 mm.ram of light oak varnished, profiled.At the bottom brass tray with engraved name by signature: "Victor AF Klint" .Bake Masonite.neg.nr A 376 1: 8 Use: Portrait of head of the artillery office.1945 - 1949 (1945-49)
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View pictures of Coast Guard in action. Nelson A. Rockefeller (left), Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs, and Vice Admiral Russell R. Waesche, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, view an exhibit of Coast Guard combat paintings and photographs in the Commerce Building, Washington, D.C. The pictures depict the Coast Guard in action on the various battlefronts and are the work of invasion veterans.
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Portrait photography of Arthur Örnberg . portrait photography of Arthur Örnberg, head of F 2 Roslagens flying fleet 1926-1929. Framed photo.
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Gig Young, Warner Bros. star at the time he was in the United States Coast guard. January 12, 1948.
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Admiral Radford, U.S. Navy's Pacific Commander: 'Advocate Of China Blockade' -- Admiral Radford in front of a map of the China Coast.Admiral Arthur W. Radford, American C, -in-C., Pacific Fleet, is quoted as being the principal advocate of a through-going blocade of the China Coast; the Admiral was questioned on his views by a Congressional committee. He is often mentioned as a likely successor to General Bradley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. May 04, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).
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Wm. J. Reilly
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Vintage photograph. Helmsman and second officer on navigating bridge of liberty ship at sea
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The Uniform of Unlicensed Enrollees in the Maritime Service. This image depicts a man wearing the uniform of unlicensed enrollees in the Maritime Service posing with a small boat that reads "Coast Guard".
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H.M. The King Recently Held An Investiture At Buckingham Palace -- V.C. and Son, petty Officer Thomas Gould, of the "Thrasher" Submarine, who received the V.C. and his son, 12-month old Keith. March 10, 1943. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard in Marine Uniform. 1951
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09/30/1913. Of the "Volturno" catastrophe. Photographic Groups of the Ship's Officers, Made a Few Hours before embarking on its unfortunate and last journey.
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Ready for landing (OV_559)
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Art.Sect shooting field.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)
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Portrait, General and Admiral Admiral Gustaf Åkerman and General Karl Amundson on a jetty.
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Anefo photo collection. unknown . Offering credentials by Russian Ambassador Pronomarenko, the ambassador leaves the palace. November 4, 1959
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During his tour of the USS Missouri, Earl Cocke Jr. National Commander of the American Legion and Vice Admiral Arthur D. Struble, Commander 7th Fleet, look at the plaque commemorating the surrounded of the Japanese. Mr. Cocke was accompanied on his tour of the Missouri by Major General Frank E. Lowe, Presidential Military Advisor. March 11, 1951. (Photo by Official Photograph U.S. Navy).
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Artwork: "1ST LT. Bill Reynolds", Artist: Clayton Knight. Country: Unknown
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Poll photo collection. Travel to Venezuela and the Eastern Caribbean. A sailor on HR. Ms. Van Speijk. 1948
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Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Dutch girl serves wren (English female Marine auxiliary corps). February 1944. Britain
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Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Harskamp camp where SS people and countrykeepers are convenient. A guard with sick transport is sleeping. June 1945. Gelderland, Harskamp
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Miss Ridler at her desk. Dec. 1944. Photo shows Hilda Ridler, headmistress of the Women's Training College and inspector of girls' education in the British Mandate of Palestine. 1944
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Leading Seaman, 1937.Artist: WA & AC Churchman
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"Look Daddy" -- "Look daddy!", says three-year-old Richard, as his father, Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder, holds him up to see the planes roaring over the roof of the Air Ministry here, during London's commemoration of the "Battle of Britain".Millions of Londoners watched, and remembered, as hundreds of planes, led by a lone Royal Air Force Hurricane fighter, symbolic of "The Few", flew in formation across London's skies. Planes of the Navy, the United States Air Force, as well as fighters and bombers of the R.A.F., took part in the Fly-past. September 15, 1949.
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Anefo photo collection. Military DEILÉ for Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the Marine Corps. Queen Juliana and General Major J.G.M. Van Nass, commander of the Marines Corps, decrease the date. December 9, 1965. The Hague, South Holland
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Rear Admiral Robert Donohue.
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Anefo photo collection. Rebuilt Marine Etablissement in Amsterdam officially put into use. Official commissioning, left new Chief Commissioner P.A. Young and right Chief Inspector A.M. Koppejan. November 10, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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EDWARD VIII as a naval cadet, circa 1911 1894 - 1972
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Vintage Photograph. US Air Cadet with Falcon
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Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)
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Sir Rossyln Wemyss, who recently relinquished the post of First Lord of the Sea, is to be made a Baron. Date: November 1919
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Welch Regiment Get New Mascot Goat - Goat Major Tullet, of the 1st Batt. The Welch Regiment, marches away with the new Regimental Goat Mascot after it had been presented by Mr. Oliver Jones, the Curator of Mammals of the Zeological Society at the London Zoo this morning. The goat "Taffy Lo" comes from the Royal Herd, and is the gift of the Sovereign. The 1st Battalion is at present serving in Hong Kong. July 10, 1954.