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Photo #: NH 91301

Changchow, Fukien Province, China


Part of the congregation at the "peace" Mass celebrated by local Chinese priests and U.S. Navy Chaplain Shannon at the end of World War II, 17 August 1945. U.S. Navy personnel present are from the Coast Watch Weather Unit, Area IV.

Collection of Commander J.A. Meyertholen, USN(Retired).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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12 February 1999