Photo #: NH 103587
USS Besoeki (ID # 2534)
"Officers display the Ship's Mascots on the Besoeki,
1919." (Hand written inscription from the reverse of the
original print)
At least one of the men with these kittens is an Army officer.
Photograph from the estate of Edwin ("Eddie") Hugh
Ballinger, who served as an officer of USS Besoeki during
the World War I era.
Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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