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Message Written on USS Manchester for USS Los Angeles

2015-0691 (untitled)
Accession Number
2015-0691
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
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Related Collection
Parks, Lewis S. Papers
Keywords
Korean War, 1950-1953
Ships
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Description
The USS Manchester crew wrote messages to the crew of the USS Los Angeles in white paint on the ship's side. This was a reference to Rear Admiral Arleigh Burke aboard the USS Los Angeles. The Los Angeles was the Manchester's relief in Korea.
Date(s)
May 31, 1951