USS Augusta (CA-31). View taken off the “Bund” at Shanghai, China, being moved into position at the foot of "Man of War" row, during the Sino-Japanese hostilities there, 18 August 1937. Note American flags at fore, gaff, and flagstaff. Ship was then the flagship of Admiral H.E. Yarnell, USN, CINCAF (NH 84774).
Seaman First Class Freddie Falgout: First Milita...
On the evening of August 20, 1937, on the eve of his 21st birthday, Seaman First Class Freddie Falgout was...
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