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USS Louisville towing disabled USS Chicago, Battle of Rennell Island, 30 Jan 1943

Caption     USS Louisville towing disabled USS Chicago, Battle of Rennell Island, 30 Jan 1943 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
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Photo Size 1,501 x 925 pixels
Photos on Same Day 30 Jan 1943
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  Public Domain. According to the United States copyright law (United States Code, Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105), in part, "[c]opyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the United States Government".

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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. towing chicago says:
5 Aug 2010 06:23:50 AM

Okay, none of you are going to like this, but you will get over it. LOL! What this former officer did was wrong, dead wrong. So what, he did not receive a jail sentence but lost his job and means in which to earn a living during a DEPRESSION which can be just as fierce as a prison sentence. No job no income and chances are he will lose everything.
2. Neil Walton says:
5 Jun 2012 01:28:13 PM

I just happened to come across this site. My brother, Rupert W. Walton went down with this ship, after sustaining burns and sent to sick bay. I don't blame anyone, as fighting of every type in those days was ancient, compared to now. But I would LOVE to connect with anyone, including the captain of the Chicago, if anyone is still living. Thank you!
3. Christina Bradley says:
12 Oct 2018 05:23:23 PM

VERY proud of my dad Clifford I. Snyder and all who served. He was aboard the USS Chicago when she was hit and went down. He spent time in a Australian hospital (I think). He passed away in 1978. So, I was young and how I wish I would have asked more questions. I would sit with him and watch the old film reels on TV. I do have his Shellback! He was also stationed in Honolulu out on maneuvers when the Japanese struck. Thanks to ALL for your service!

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