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Photo #: 80-G-57539
Rear Admiral Aaron S. Merrill, USN (left)
Working with a maneuvering board on USS Montpelier (CL-57), during operations in the Solomon Islands, 23 December 1943. Captain W.D. Brown is also present.
Note the binoculars worn by both officers.
Removed caption read: Photo # 80-G-57539 RAdm. A.S. Merrill & Capt. W.D. Brown on board USS Montpelier, Dec. 1943
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