Photo #: NH 54117
Unknown Servicemen of World War II and the Korean War
Crewmen of USS Boston (CAG-1) render honors as the first
casket is transferred to USS Canberra (CAG-2), prior to
ceremonies on board Canberra to select the Unknown Serviceman
of World War II. Two more caskets are still on board Boston,
visible just aft of the starboard whaleboat davits.
The ceremonies took place off the Virginia Capes on 26 May 1958.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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