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| Radioman: An Eyewitness Account of Pearl Harbor and World War II in the Pacific Chapter 6. "The Cruiser" Bonus Photos--not among the 42 included in the book |
The light cruiser Richmond (CL-9) was 555' long, 55' 4" wide, with a maximum speed of 34.7
knots. Standard crew for this U.S. Navy warship in 1940, including officers and enlisted men:
512.
Above photo illustrates Radioman, Chapter 6 ("The Cruiser"), page 39
Source of Photo: Naval Historical Center # NH 63573
knots. Standard crew for this U.S. Navy warship in 1940, including officers and enlisted men:
512.
Above photo illustrates Radioman, Chapter 6 ("The Cruiser"), page 39
Source of Photo: Naval Historical Center # NH 63573
Radioman/Petty Officer, third class Ray Daves, 20, poses with "the girl on the sidewalk"
outside the YMCA in Honolulu, Hawaii, November 30, 1940.
[Uniform in this photo is the US Navy's "dress white", worn by enlisted men in warm
climates. Eagle on left sleeve indicates petty officer status; radioman's insignia and single
chevron indicating "third class" are covered by the woman's right hand.]
outside the YMCA in Honolulu, Hawaii, November 30, 1940.
[Uniform in this photo is the US Navy's "dress white", worn by enlisted men in warm
climates. Eagle on left sleeve indicates petty officer status; radioman's insignia and single
chevron indicating "third class" are covered by the woman's right hand.]
Above photo illustrates Radioman, Chapter 6 ("The Cruiser"), page 42
Source of Photo: Ray Daves Collection
Source of Photo: Ray Daves Collection
Ray Daves, 20, is promoted to Radioman/Petty Officer, second class (RM2c) aboard the light cruiser
Richmond (CL-9), March 24, 1941.
Above document illustrates Radioman, Chapter 6 ("The Cruiser"), page 46
Source of Document: Ray Daves Collection
Richmond (CL-9), March 24, 1941.
Above document illustrates Radioman, Chapter 6 ("The Cruiser"), page 46
Source of Document: Ray Daves Collection