Commissioning ceremony of USS Cassin Young, San Pedro, California, United States, 31 Dec 1943; note USS Preston at left and USS Comfort at right

Caption     Commissioning ceremony of USS Cassin Young, San Pedro, California, United States, 31 Dec 1943; note USS Preston at left and USS Comfort at right ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   19-N-117682
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Bethlehem San Pedro Shipyard   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Preston (Fletcher-class)   Main article  Photos  
Cassin Young   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 713 x 532 pixels
Photos on Same Day 31 Dec 1943
Photos at Same Place San Pedro, California, United States
Added By C. Peter Chen
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