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Photo #: NH 95554 (Complete Caption)

Torpedo Squadron Three (VT-3)

Squadron pilots, photographed Naval Air Station, Kaneohe, Hawaii, in late May 1942, just before the Battle of Midway. Most of these men lost their lives in that action.
Those present include (In front, seated, left to right):
Ensign Carl A. Osberg, USNR;
Machinist John R. Baker, USN;
Ensign Oswald A. Powers, USNR;
Ensign David J. Roche, USNR;
Ensign Donald E. Weissenborn, USNR;
Radio Electrician Werner I. Weis, USN;
(Second row, seated, left to right):
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Richard W. Suesens, USNR;
Lieutenant Patrick H. Hart, USN, Executive Officer;
Lieutenant Commander Lance E. Massey, USN, Commanding Officer;
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Curtis W. Howard, USN;
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) John N. Myers, USN;
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Fred C. Herriman, USNR.
(Third row, standing, left to right):
Machinist Harry L. Corl, USN;
Ensign Wesley F. Osmus, USNR;
Ensign Otho W. Schneider, USNR;
Ensign John M. Armitage, USNR;
Ensign Gerald R. Stablein, USNR;
Ensign Leonard L. Smith, USNR;
Chief Machinist's Mate John W. Haas, USN;
Chief Aviation Pilot Wilhelm G. Esders, USN.

Courtesy of Captain John W. Myers, USN(Retired), 1985.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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14 April 1999