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WORLD WAR I

Photo # NH 105019:  Members of a USS Patricia bridge crew, circa May-June 1919

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USS Patricia (1919-1919) --
Ship's Officers and Crew


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  • USS Patricia (1919-1919).


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    Photo #: NH 105012

    Commander Martin K. Metcalf, USN

    Commanding Officer, USS Patricia

    On board his ship, circa May-June 1919.
    During World War II, as a Rear Admiral, he was Director of Convoy and Routing for Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, and (later) Tenth Fleet.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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    Photo #: NH 105008

    Ensign Edward D. Porges, USN


    Holding binoculars while serving as watch officer on the bridge of USS Patricia, circa May-June 1919.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 60KB; 415 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 105009

    U.S. Navy Ensign


    On the bridge of USS Patricia, circa May-June 1919.
    This officer is wearing one "overseas service" chevron on his left sleeve.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 38KB; 420 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 105013

    USS Patricia
    (1919-1919)

    Members of Ensign Edward D. Porges' division pose on the ship's deck, circa May-June 1919.
    Though these men are numbered on the original print, no key was provided concerning their identities.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 73KB; 740 x 445 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 105019

    USS Patricia
    (1919-1919)

    Members of Ensign Edward D. Porges' bridge crew when he was Senior Watch Officer on the ship, circa May-June 1919.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 56KB; 740 x 440 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 105020

    USS Patricia
    (1919-1919)

    Signalman with semaphore flags on board the ship, circa May-June 1919.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 47KB; 420 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 105021

    USS Patricia
    (1919-1919)

    Bugler on board the ship, circa May-June 1919.
    This Sailor was a member of Ensign Edward D. Porges' bridge crew when he served as one of Patricia's watch officers.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 47KB; 420 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 105026

    "Sipriano"


    On board USS Patricia, circa May-June 1919.
    He was Ensign Edward D. Porges' personal attendant on board the ship.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 58KB; 420 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 105028

    USS Patricia
    (1919-1919)

    Crew members scrubbing bags and hammocks on deck while at sea, circa May-June 1919.

    Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 84KB; 740 x 445 pixels

     


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  • USS Patricia (1919-1919).


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    Page made 12 September 2007
    Photo caption corrected 8 October 2007