USS DES MOINES PHOTOS 13
Here is a photo of the stack with the "E" that was awarded to the engineering department. The photo was taken by Donald Bickford in March of 1960.
The number three 8-inch turret with it's "E". This photo was also taken in 1960 by Donald Bickford.
The USS Springfield, CLG-7, comes alongside Des Moines in 1960. Donald Bickford Photo.
The stern of the USS Springfield as it comes alongside Des Moines. Donald Bickford Photo.
The Springfield and the Des Moines tied up together in Palermo, Sicily. The Springfield was taking over as the flagship of the 6th Fleet at this junction. Photo by Donald Bickford.
Susan Strassberg (Movie actress) On board November 1960, Villafranche, France. In the photo: Officer in suit, Cook in whites, Steve Mogull flight gear, Sailor in back of Susan is Haskell Kent Evatt. The next one(2) Sailor's head(rear) hat and Seaman stripes is Frank Baker Wells and the last(3) Sailor is Maximiliano Reyes. (photo courtesy of Steve Mogul)
In Port. Notice the full canopy covering of main deck. . . something VIP was happening. Was it Villafrenche??? (photo courtesy of Steve Mogul)
Navigation Dept. 1960. First row 2nd from left: DeVita QM2, Second row: 5th from Left: Santini QMSN, 6th from left: Steve Mogull, QMSN. Can anyone name or supply contact info for any of the others??? (photo courtesy of Steve Mogul)
New Years Eve. Nice, France. 12/31/60. Three Marines, one sailor and a "Bear". Ron Young, Chuck Gerath, Bear, and Steve Mogull, QMSN. (photo courtesy of Steve Mogul)
This photo was sent to me by several individuals. The ships are: USS Helena CA-74, USS Rochester CA-124, USS Los Angeles CA-135, USS Toledo CA-133, and USS Princeton CV-37.
USS Des Moines on September 4, 1950. Photo sent in by Bob McGhee.
Another one from Bob McGhee: There was a lot of Brass shining that day, Oct. 1951 Naples Italy. Two Admirals and a 5 star General.
Photo courtesy of John S. Galla (SR).
This is a photo of The Radio Division of the USS Iowa, which includes USS Des Moines shipmate Tom McFarlane. He is in the 2nd row, ninth man from the left (just right of center as you look at the picture). Inciently, the USS Des Moines was tied up next to the Iowa when this photo was taken. Thanks to Tom for the photo.
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