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| Commodore Leslie Gehres standing at attention while Vice Admiral Jack Fletcher presents him with the Legion of Merit award, Adak, Alaska, 19 Jan 1944. Photo 1 of 2. | Commodore Leslie Gehres standing at attention while Vice Admiral Jack Fletcher presents him with the Legion of Merit award, Adak, Alaska, 19 Jan 1944. Photo 2 of 2. | Drawing of Measure 32 Design 7A for Iowa-class battleships, 19 Jan 1944, page 1 of 2 (starboard-side view) | Drawing of Measure 32 Design 7A for Iowa-class battleships, 19 Jan 1944, page 2 of 2 (port-side view) |
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