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Caption | A summons issued by Neptunus Rex, Ruler of the Raging Main, to LtCdr Francis Gilreath aboard USS Essex calling him to appear at the Line Crossing ceremony, 26 Oct 1943 ww2dbase | |||||||
Date | 26 Oct 1943 | |||||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||||
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Source | ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation FN Gilreath Collection | |||||||
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Photos on Same Day | 26 Oct 1943 | |||||||
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Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||||
Photo Size | 2,376 x 2,968 pixels |
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