Photo #: NH 74332
Lieutenant Commander Arleigh A. Burke, USN,
Commanding Officer, USS Mugford (DD-389)
On board his ship, circa 1939-1940. LCdr. Burke is standing by
the "E" award Mugford won for gunnery excellence
while he was in command. The "E" is painted on the
shield of one of the ship's forward 5"/38 gun mounts.
Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation; Collection of Admiral
Arleigh A. Burke.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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