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2D USS Iowa BB-61 Commissioning Ceremony - February 22, 1943

Close up of Commissioning guests watching the ceremony taking place aft of Turret 3. Feb 22, 1943. USN photograph.
Close up of Commissioning guests watching the ceremony taking place aft of Turret 3. Feb 22, 1943. USN photograph.
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CPO Nicholas G Cucinello being awarded the Silver Star from SECNAV Knox for his gallantry at Corregidor, Philippines.USN photo
CPO Nicholas G Cucinello being awarded the Silver Star from SECNAV Knox for his gallantry at Corregidor, Philippines.USN photo
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CPO Nicholas G Cucinello being awarded the Silver Star from SECNAV Knox for his gallantry at Corregidor, Philippines. NH 70073
CPO Nicholas G Cucinello being awarded the Silver Star from SECNAV Knox for his gallantry at Corregidor, Philippines. NH 70073
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L to R - RADM E. J. Marquart, SECNAV Frank Knox, IOWA CO Capt John McCrea & Iowa Gov Burton B. Hickenlooper. - NH 70495
L to R - RADM E. J. Marquart, SECNAV Frank Knox, IOWA CO Capt John McCrea & Iowa Gov Burton B. Hickenlooper. - NH 70495
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L-R Capts Lyman S Perry, F E Beatty, SECNAV Frank Knox, RADM E J Marquardt & Iowa Gov Burton B Hookenlooper. NH 70072.
L-R Capts Lyman S Perry, F E Beatty, SECNAV Frank Knox, RADM E J Marquardt & Iowa Gov Burton B Hookenlooper. NH 70072.
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