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Photo #: NH 74332

Lieutenant Commander Arleigh A. Burke, USN
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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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Image posted 12 July 2005