US Navy RARE 1952 Commander submarine force Pearl Harbor officers NAMED Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer.Type & Size: A 9.5x4.5" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Front may have wrinkles or small tears from age. Please see photos for details. Some photos were removed from a glued in album, and as such may have remnants on the back including yellow coloring from glue and in some cases pieces of backing, which were kept to protect the integrity of the images.This photo features a group of US Navy officers, part of the submarine force and staff at Pearl Harbor, taken in 1952. The officers are neatly arranged in three rows with the senior officers seated in the front row and other officers standing behind. All individuals are in uniform, and a sign in the background reads 'Commander Submarine Force, United States Fleet'.The officers in this photo were key members of the US Navy's submarine force during a crucial period in post-World War II history. Their roles at Pearl Harbor involved strategic planning and coordination of submarine operations, contributing to America's naval capabilities and readiness during the early Cold War years. Notable individuals in the group photo include Rear Admiral C.B. Momsen, known for his significant contributions to submarine rescue techniques.The sign visible in the background reads, "Commander Submarine Force, United States Fleet." The text "NO PARKING" is painted on the ground in the foreground. Present in this photo: Cdr. J.E. Bobbett, Cdr. H.J. Kessel, Capt. D.F. Weiss, Rear Admiral C.B. Momsen, Capt. L.R. Daspit, Capt. W.B. Pariano, Cdr. R.M. McKlean, Cdr. J.B. Deer, Lt. Cdr. J.H. Gumman, Lt. Cdr. P.H. Taylor, Cdr. J.S. Schmidt, Lt. B.V. Lewis, Lt. C.H. Lucas, Lt. J.F. Heald, Cdr. J.P. Gibbons, Lt. J.C. Lynch, Lt. D.L. Layne, Cdr. P.L. Harrell, Lt. J.Q.B. Gibson.- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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